| You are about to embark on a one of the most | | | | fork). Consider the width of the bars as well. A wider |
| rewarding experiences life has to offer. Life is a | | | | set of bars will give you more leverage. |
| journey! You may as well be riding a Harley Davidson! | | | | Seats |
| Choosing a motorcycle should be an enjoyable and | | | | The next part of the body that needs to be |
| unforgettable experience. However for the beginner | | | | comfortable is your behind. If you have ever been on |
| motorcycle rider it may be a little intimidating. | | | | a long trip, on a hot day, as a rider or passenger you |
| Generally, men purchase motorcycles on an impulse. | | | | will know what I mean. There are many different |
| Statistics show women spend more time to research | | | | kinds of accessory seats available on the market. |
| their purchase. I want to outline a few points to | | | | Some have a very low profile that may not have a |
| consider when choosing a Harley Davidson | | | | lot of padding. You may however need a seat like |
| motorcycle. | | | | this if you have short legs. Some accessory seats |
| The Sportster models, because of their lighter | | | | can lower the seat height as much as 2 inches. |
| weight, are popular among beginning riders. They are | | | | It all depends on the type of riding you will do. For |
| however, not your only alternative. Harley-Davidson | | | | long distance riding I recommend a thicker wider seat |
| features 31 models of motorcycles grouped in 5 | | | | for improved comfort. A seat shaped more like a |
| different families. You may be surprised to know that | | | | chair is ideal. There are suspension lowering kits |
| the characteristics of a number of them are quite | | | | available for most of the models. A person can get |
| similar. | | | | the best of both worlds, a lower seat height and a |
| I would suggest becoming familiar with all the models. | | | | more comfortable behind. |
| Have a look at their specifications regarding weight, | | | | Foot pegs |
| seat height wheelbase etc. Sit on a few of the | | | | A floorboard is the most comfortable on the feet. |
| models. You should have that comfortable put you at | | | | Some models have only foot pegs to rest your feet |
| ease feeling, the same feeling as sitting in your | | | | on. There are accessory foot pegs available that are |
| favorite easy chair. | | | | a little wider and have rubber insets to keep your |
| Consider the 3 main contact points. Your hands, feet, | | | | feet a little more isolated from vibration. A wider peg |
| and bottom should all be where they are most | | | | will also give you better control. |
| comfortable. When sitting on the motorcycle, your | | | | Once you've decided on a model the fits, you can |
| hands grasping the handlebars, you should have a | | | | start to accessorize your motorcycle to suit your |
| slight bend in your elbows and knees and have your | | | | riding style. Take the time to compare products from |
| heels on the ground. As you gain experience you will | | | | different manufactures. Having the proper |
| able to move from a flat-footed position to resting | | | | windshields, saddlebags and raingear will make your |
| on the balls of your feet. In the future this will allow | | | | ride just that much better. Talk to friends and other |
| you a greater choice of motorcycle styles. | | | | Harley riders to get ideas. Get some books and |
| Handlebars | | | | magazines related to the subject. |
| To get that perfect fit, you may need to experiment | | | | Taking the time to follow these simple steps will help |
| with the best combination of handlebar and riser. (A | | | | guide you to the start of a lifelong relationship with |
| riser is the piece that connects the handlebar to the | | | | your Harley Davidson. |