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You are about to start a one of the
most rewarding experiences life has to present. Life is
a journey! You may as well be riding a Harley Davidson!
Choosing a motorbike should be an enjoyable and
memorable experience. However for the beginner motorbike
rider it may be a little threatening. Generally, men buy
motorcycles on a desire. Statistics show women spend
more time to research their buy. I want to outline a few
points to consider when choosing a Harley Davidson
motorbike.
The Sportster models, because of their lighter weight,
are well-liked among beginning riders. They are however,
not your only option. Harley-Davidson features 31 models
of motorcycles grouped in five different families. You
may be surprised to know that the characteristics of a
number of them are quite similar.
I would recommend becoming familiar with all the models.
Have a look at their stipulation regarding weight, seat
height wheelbase et cetera. Sit on a few of the models.
You should have that comfortable put you at ease
feeling, the same feeling as sitting in your favorite
easy chair.
Consider the three main contact points. Your hands,
feet, and bottom should all be where they are most
relaxed. When sitting on the motorbike, your hands
grasping the handlebars, you should have a slight bend
in your elbows and knees and have your heels on the
ground. As you gain experience you’ll able to move from
a flat-footed position to resting on the balls of your
feet. In the future this will allow you a better choice
of motorcycle styles.
Handlebars
To get that ideal fit, you may need to experiment with
the best combination of handlebar and riser. (A riser is
the piece that connects the handlebar to the split).
Consider the width of the bars as well. A wider set of
bars will give you more influence.
Seats
The next part of the body that needs
to be relaxed is your behind. If you have ever been on a
long trip, on a hot day, as a rider or you’ll know what
I mean. There are many different kinds of accessory
seats obtainable on the market. Some have a very low
profile that may not have lots of padding. You may
however require a seat like this if you have short legs.
Some accessory seats can lower the seat height as much
as 2 inches.
It all depends on the kind of riding you will do. For
long distance riding I suggest a thicker wider seat for
improved comfort. A seat shaped more like a chair is
perfect. There is suspension lowering kits obtainable
for most of the models. A person can get the best of
worlds, a lower seat height and a more comfortable
behind.
Foot pegs
A floorboard is the most comfortable
on the feet. Some models have only foot pegs to relax
your feet on. There are accessory foot pegs obtainable
that are a little wider and have rubber insets to keep
your feet a little more inaccessible from vibration. A
wider peg will also give you better control.
Once you have decided on a model the fits, you can start
to accessorize your motorbike to adjust your riding
style. Take the time to compare products from different
manufactures. Having the suitable windshields,
saddlebags and raingear will make your ride just that
much better. Talk to friends and other Harley riders to
get ideas. Get some books and magazines related to the
subject.
Taking the time to follow these easy steps will help
guide you to the start of a lifetime relationship with
your Harley Davidson. |