Jumpstart, Harley’s Stationary Riding Experience
Jumpstart is a special demo riding experience by Harley Davidson. Fans of Harley Davidson motorcycles and experienced bikers know that it can be difficult and dangerous to get a sense of how to ride a motorcycle at first. Previously, there was no good and safe way to cautiously learn about how to perform basic tasks like shifting gears, braking and dismounting from the motorcycle. Jumpstart is an innovative experience designed to help those people who are inexperienced motorcycle riders to learn these basics before they actually go out on the road to ride.
Jumpstart Uses a Stationary Bike
The key to the Jumpstart riding experience is that the bike is fixed in place. The front wheel of the bike and the front axle are locked in position so that they can’t roll, and the rear wheel of the bike is placed between two large drums so that it can move freely. Thus, riders on the bike are able to feel the experience of riding, but the bike will not move anywhere.
Jumpstart is typically available at most Harley Davidson dealers. It is also taken on the road for special Harley Davidson showcases and events that take place throughout the country. Harley Davidson can provide more information about where the next Jumpstart stationary riding experience station will be held.
Benefits of Using Jumpstart
For the inexperienced rider, one of the most challenging and dangerous things is the early stages of learning how to ride and control a motorcycle. Jumpstart provides a number of benefits to the alternative of trying out a regular bike on a real road. You’ll be able to throw your leg over the side of the bike, learn about starting the bike up and shifting through gears, practice smoothly accelerating and decelerating, and dismount. These can all be done by people with little or even no experience riding any type of motorcycle at all.
For those bikers who have a bit more experience, Jumpstart is still useful. It can be a great way to test out new types of motorcycles that you haven’t ridden before to get a sense of how they feel to operate and ride. You can also use this program to develop a sense of how particular accessories for the motorcycle feel as well. You can match up different seats, handlebars and forward controls on the bike to test out how they work and whether they’ll be a good fit.
Finally, Jumpstart is a great way for people to experience the thrill of riding a motorcycle when the weather outside is unpleasant or if the conditions for riding are not good. If you live in an area in which riding is not possible, Jumpstart will provide you with the sensation of riding a motorcycle all over again.
