First hd advice!!!!!!
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4th Gear
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From: Brooklyn NY
First hd advice!!!!!!
Im looking to get my first Harley (Im experience motorcycle righter
lots of dirt bikes and some old rice burners)
I want to get a Harley for my 50 birthday 
.(my son will say
mid life crisis)
looking for a used bike
..i needs advice for what to look when I shopping for a Harley Davison bike Im experience mechanic
but nothing about Hogs
. Thanks in advance.
Mariano
.(my son will say
mid life crisis)
looking for a used bike
..i needs advice for what to look when I shopping for a Harley Davison bike Im experience mechanic
but nothing about Hogs
. Thanks in advance.Mariano
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From: Illinois
I have heard that some bikes had problems, up to 2007. The stator & something else had been giving them trouble.
Not sure if all models or just some...probably have to search the net...which is usually a GOOD thing to do before you buy ANYTHING! Search for problems on the net!
Not sure if all models or just some...probably have to search the net...which is usually a GOOD thing to do before you buy ANYTHING! Search for problems on the net!
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Find someone who knows Harleys & whom you trust & take them with you when you go looking for a bike. This is very important. Do not buy a Harley blindly without knowing anything about them. Did that with my first bike back in '72, and didn't exactly make the best choice (BSA)
Dunno what your budget is, but depending on your size & what you are going to do with the bike, I would get familiar with Harley's 5 different platforms, best by visiting a dealership, sit on a few, ask questions, but DO NOT let the salesman pressure you. Let your friend who knows Harleys give you some advice.
Dunno what your budget is, but depending on your size & what you are going to do with the bike, I would get familiar with Harley's 5 different platforms, best by visiting a dealership, sit on a few, ask questions, but DO NOT let the salesman pressure you. Let your friend who knows Harleys give you some advice.
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From: San Angelo, Texas
Im looking to get my first Harley (Im experience motorcycle righter
lots of dirt bikes and some old rice burners)
I want to get a Harley for my 50 birthday
.(my son will say
mid life crisis)
looking for a used bike
..i needs advice for what to look when I shopping for a Harley Davison bike Im experience mechanic
but nothing about Hogs
. Thanks in advance.
Mariano
.(my son will say
mid life crisis)
looking for a used bike
..i needs advice for what to look when I shopping for a Harley Davison bike Im experience mechanic
but nothing about Hogs
. Thanks in advance.Mariano
I have heard that some bikes had problems, up to 2007. The stator & something else had been giving them trouble.
Not sure if all models or just some...probably have to search the net...which is usually a GOOD thing to do before you buy ANYTHING! Search for problems on the net!
Not sure if all models or just some...probably have to search the net...which is usually a GOOD thing to do before you buy ANYTHING! Search for problems on the net!
So take what you read with a grain of salt. You NEVER hear from the guys NOT having problems, but the guys HAVING problems you hear ALL about! Being a mechanic, you'd know that...
Determine what you want, then find the one that is the best deal for YOUR price range and that shows signs of being well cared for! Lots of them out there!
WELCOME!!!
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4th Gear
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From: Brooklyn NY
Find someone who knows Harleys & whom you trust & take them with you when you go looking for a bike. This is very important. Do not buy a Harley blindly without knowing anything about them. Did that with my first bike back in '72, and didn't exactly make the best choice (BSA)
Dunno what your budget is, but depending on your size & what you are going to do with the bike, I would get familiar with Harley's 5 different platforms, best by visiting a dealership, sit on a few, ask questions, but DO NOT let the salesman pressure you. Let your friend who knows Harleys give you some advice.
Dunno what your budget is, but depending on your size & what you are going to do with the bike, I would get familiar with Harley's 5 different platforms, best by visiting a dealership, sit on a few, ask questions, but DO NOT let the salesman pressure you. Let your friend who knows Harleys give you some advice.
Mariano
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The Softails and Dynas are great bikes, both using the "big twin" engines. Each has its own unique styling and riding characteristics. Decide which you like better. There's no right or wrong answer. It's what you prefer -- you'll be riding it. Then buy the newest/lowest mileage bike you can afford.
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I'm 5'8'' and 210 pounds......budget is 10k at the very top.....i went to a dealers and like the soft tails and some dynas.......and all the bikes look beatifull....but no know what look for.... in the technical aspect....and i dont have any friend with hd at this point.....you guys are my best advisor.Mariano
From your height, you'll probably want something lower, or that can be lowered.
I always liked my brother-in-law's Low Rider....good luck with the search...there are a lot of them out there.
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Mariano, Welcome to the forum! Since you're new to HDs, thought you might not know the difference between the Dyna and Softail. Both are great, but the motor is rubber mounted on the Dyna and counterbalanced on the Softail. The significance in this is that the Softail will feel smoother at idle and the Dyna will have a "shake" at idle. It'll smooth out at cruising speeds and provide a bit more power though. The other major difference, which is pretty obvious, is the hidden suspension on the Softails. This gives the bike that classic hardtail look/stance but with the comforts of a suspension. Hope that helps some.