Do you want to enjoy a ravishing ride on your own chic 'n' stylish Harley Davidson - but don't have the finances to buy a new Harley Davidson? Well, nothing to worry! A used Harley Davidson motorcycle can be as a good as a new one!
Finding a used Harley Davidson motorcycles is no arduous task. You can get one via classified ads (published in newspapers, magazines, and online bulletin boards), where lots of private sellers advertise for different models of used Harley Davidson motorcycles.
You can also buy one from a Harley-Davidson dealer. It's one of the more preferred ways, as you can trust the authorized dealers. Besides, you get a whole host of models at one place - Cruisers, Softails, Dyna, V-Rod, Buell - you can get them all there.
However, before you zero in on your dream bike, it's important for you to keep close tabs on some key points, as discussed below.
Know What you Want
The used vehicle market is awash with a wide array of Harley Davidson motorcycles. The onus is on you to smartly choose a model that suits your requirements and budget. It is important for you to set your priorities right and analyze your requirements, choices, preferences, and budget.
Check the Motorcycle Inside Out
Looks can be deceptive. Moreover, you are buying a machine, so it becomes all the more important to ensure that it runs well, and isn't just good looking. The used Harley Davidson motorcycle should have the durability to last the distance that you are going to travel on it. The sound of a motorcycle tells a lot about its health. Go beyond the mileage, and check the overall condition of the bike. Also, check the motorcycle for any gray areas such as dents and scratches.
Go For a Bumpy Ride
A pen is as good as it writes, and a bike is as good as it rides. So, go for a ride to check the used Harley Davidson you are planning to buy. And ride with the feel. Just feel the bike and its various parts. Check the brakes, gear, horn, indicators etc. Try to give your bike a bumpy ride, give it some shocks, and check out how well it responds.
Check the Past
You can ignore your girlfriend's past, if you want, but don't do the same with a used Harley Davidson motorcycle. Check the number of miles the motorcycle has been driven. Try to know the details of the bike, especially with regards to any past accidents that the motorcycle might have had. Avoid a used Harley Davidson motorcycle that has been through a few accidents for it makes the motorcycle a more vulnerable. And you never know what parts are not original. Play it safe, and opt for a used Harley Davidson motorcycle that has a decent past.
Haste is Waste
No point making haste in buying a used Harley Davidson motorcycle! For obvious reasons, the dealer or seller would exhort you to buy quickly. However, you need to comprehend whether or not the motorcycle in question is right for you. It is good to wait around rather than buying the wrong motorcycle at the wrong time.
Verify the Credentials
Before giving a nod to getting a used Harley Davidson motorcycle from a private seller; you must verify the seller's credentials through various sources. It is advisable to buy through a reference, so that you are sure that the bike actually belongs to the person who is selling it to you. And if you are buying from a dealer, don't forget to ask for the warranty.
Mel Raskinski is a senior writer for Motorcycle Parts and Apparel.
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