USED Harley-Davidsons
If answering a "Harley For Sale" ad in the paper, there are things you may want to consider. Slapping down your hard earned dollars on that Harley Davidson (or another motorcycle) is a major step. There is nothing better than the feeling of owning a Harley, especially if it is your very first Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Unlike any other vehicle, a motorcycle is much more persona. How close a rider feels to the motorcycle stems mainly from the riding experience. Before you go out and buy a motorcycle, whether it is used or new, take the time to think about what kind of Harley Davidson or other motorcycle you want to own.
Motorcycles come in many different styles and sizes. I is really important that you match your motorcycle to your particular riding style. Harley Davidson is known for their cruisers and custom style bikes rather than for their sport bikes, although the Sportster foes fall under the sport bike category. Your riding style is important because it directly affects your riding experience. If the long road trip is what you are after, then buying a sport bike is not your best option. This may seem obvious but you would be surprised how many people buy a bike that just ends up sitting in their garage because it does not fit their needs or expectations.
HARLEY DAVIDSON softtail Motorcycles
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Softtail refers to motorcycles with a moveable rear suspension system with springs or shock absorbers to absorb bumps. The shock absorbers are hidden underneath and are out of view giving the appearance of a hard or rigid frame. Softtail trademark of Harley-Davidson
motorcycles and was used in 1984 with the release of the FXST Softail. The term Softail now includes any motorcycle with a hidden rear suspensions system.
The Harley Davidson softail frame is designed to look like a hardtail while still offering the comfort of rear suspension. The shock absorbers are positionsed under the transmission along the axis of the motorcycle.
Several Harley-Davidson models have the Softail frame, including the Softail Standard, Custom, Springer Softail, Heritage Softail, Heritage Springer, Night Train, Deluxe, Deuce, and Fatboy. These Harleys have the same engine, transmission and frame with the exception of the Deuce, which has a 2" backbone stretch, but differ in the choice of fork, wheels and accessories.