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 Sportster Motorcycles
Harley Davidson Motors Introduced the Sportster in 1957 and now claims the longest running model family in the Harley Davidson motorcycle. The Harley Davidson Sportster was originally conceived as racing motorcycle, and was very popular on dirt and flat-track race courses during the 1960s and '70s. The Harley Davidson Sportster is smaller and lighter than the other Harley models and the contemporary Sportsters make use of 883 or 1,200 cc Evolution engines, 
though often modified, Sportsters still remain similar in appearance to their racing ancestors.
Until the 2003 model year, the engine on the Sportster was rigidly frame mounted. The 2004 Sportster has a new frame accommodating a rubber-mounted engine. Although this made the bike heavier and reduced the available lean angle, it reduced the amount of vibration transmitted to the frame and the rider. The rubber mounted engine provides a significantly smoother ride for rider and passenger. For a bike which isn't really thought of for long rides or trips, the smoother ride now allows for this option.
In 2007, Harley-Davidson celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Sportster and produced a collectors' edition called the XL50 1200 Custom, of which only 2000 were made for sale worldwide. Each motorcycle was individually numbered and came in one of two colors, Mirage Pearl Orange or Vivid Black. Also in 2007, electronic fuel injection was introduced to the Sportster family, and the Nightster model was introduced.