Owning and riding a Harley Davidson is an honor and a privilege. There are a couple of basic principles you need to remember for safe and memorable driving.
Steps
Step 1. Find a Harley Davidson model that is suitable for you and the use you want to make of it
Not all Harleys are suitable for 'cruising' use or for traveling distances greater than a few kilometers. If you really want to enjoy all that such a motorcycle can offer you, find a Harley that travels well, is comfortable and can handle. If it feels too heavy, choose a lower category or learn to ride better, starting with a smaller bike. Usually, Harleys follow this order for weight (heaviest to lightest):
- Road King
- Softail (including Fatboys)
- Dyna Glide
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Sportster
A note about the Sportster: some believe it is the most difficult to drive despite the light weight. This is due to the relative lack of stability and the high-positioned tank that raises the center of gravity. Despite this, the Sportster remains one of the most fun Harleys to ride and is evident from the fact that it is the longest-running production motorcycle in US history
Ride a Harley Davidson Step 2 Step 2. Decide how to get the Harley, you can borrow it, you can rent or buy it
Often renting or lending (proving that you have a license) is the best way to take your first steps into the world of Harley Davidson without facing a large financial commitment.
Ride a Harley Davidson Step 3 Step 3. Observe the bike
See if it's rich in detail or not, check out the chrome and all those special features that determine the specific bike you will ride. Prepare it by checking the throttle, tires, lights and checking for any obvious defects or imperfections.
Ride a Harley Davidson Step 4 Step 4. Saddle up
Remember, "right is wrong". You have to get on the bike from the left side. Feel the handlebars, the weight of the motorcycle under you. Pull the clutch if necessary. Then…
Ride a Harley Davidson Step 5 Step 5. Start the motorcycle
Listen to it. Feel it under your weight. Wait for it to warm up while you get ready too.
Ride a Harley Davidson Step 6 Step 6. Guide
Look at the road that flows in front of you. Feel the wind on your face and body. Everything looks better when you are on the bike. Feel the roar of the engine. Reach back. Watch the road fade to either side of your field of vision as you look straight ahead.
Ride a Harley Davidson Step 7 Step 7. Enjoy the ride
Harley Davidsons have a rich heritage of history. Driving one is not limited to the feeling of speed and handling, but rather it is the embodiment of everything a Harley represents. Look at the landscape, listen and feel the power of the engine. Check left and right. Look at the sky too, but all the time don't forget to pay attention to the road. Watch out for dangers like, for example, motorists.
Ride a Harley Davidson Step 8 Step 8. Find your own road (with no traffic and no one around) and drive as long as you want to enjoy the freedom
Stop at a bar (no alcohol though!). Go to a friend. Enjoy the sense of freedom that a Harley Davidson gives you. When you are satisfied, go back and get ready to ride it again.
Ride a Harley Davidson Step 9 Step 9. WEAR THE PROTECTIONS
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Advice
- "Not all those who wander are lost."
- Use your head. Wear a helmet and watch out for traffic as well as lobotomized motorists from their mobile phones. They don't see you. Make sure you see them.
- When you ride a Harley, you become part of the biker family. When you are not using your left hand for the clutch, always greet the other bikers with a simple gesture of understanding by raising your hand. It is considered acceptable not to do it at races or in those gatherings where there is intense motorcycle traffic.
- Riding a Harley is like enjoying good wine. Be careful and enjoy the workmanship, the model, the strengths and weaknesses. Enjoy the journey and don't think about the destination.
