This article will guide you through the steps to buying your first bike. All you need to know to choose the "right" bike to go home! Also, check out this article where I explain the different types of motorcycles.
Smart Buy
Most drivers will tell you that your first bike should not be a new bike and he should not have many horses. A blogger on the Plaza "Old Guy" says:
It is likely that the bike you really need not be your first bike. It will be too large and / or too powerful for a beginning pilot. Note that your first bike, no definitive motorcycle. If you buy a bicycle so inadequate can be your last bike.
While this may be true, I disagree with it completely. If you have self control and respect for power, you'll be fine. I connect my first bike back in June 2007 and was a brand new, $ 10,000, 123 HP (350 pounds) of machines, I was (maybe still am) afraid. This fear is healthy that keeps me sane during ascent, which means that respect the power and I constantly remember to keep calm, stay in control and make no sudden entrance in the Igo controls.Brian Epinions.com has some good advice (which I ignored;)
What we want is a bike that is pulled behind the extreme qualities that make the most appropriate models for drivers' experience. An entry level bike walking is much lighter than 800 pounds Gold Wing, an entry level cruise will not handle a chopper Harley Softail Springer, and a Sport Bike entry level not have the engine of 180 mph with a Suzuki Hayabusa or racetrack-bred handling reflexes of the Yamaha Yzf-R6.
My friend Matt was a different route me. He bought a used bicycle Old School who need work and fix. This approach is also very useful if you want to know all the different components of a motorcycle and how to work with motors, etc, and will save you money!
New or used?
Definitely used (I ignored this advice as well). The reason is simple: with this being your first bike, while you still learning and perfecting the techniques of horsemanship the chances of hitting the bike is Very Good (statistically anyway). If you bought your hand and strike while the learning – no problem, because you not spend $ 10,000 on it. Once again, I bought a new bike, because I would be the first owner, so I had to take it easy until I got used to the bike. But buying used makes sense and is likely to have to do.
Who makes the purchase
I went to a dealer, look the bike, sitting, reading the statistics, then bought it. The whole process took an hour. Maybe I'm a compulsive shopper, although I am very satisfied with the purchase. If you buy from a distributor in the summer, prices to be higher in winter. In addition, manufacturers run promotions from time to time. Yamaha offers a low interest to 2 years and no down payment and payments are only $ 90 per month. Sounds like a business, keep in mind that they are able to do that, because the first 2 years you have to pay interest and non-principal.
I am a little skeptical to buy online (eBay), as many online activities are fraudulent. If you decide to go that route, be sure to check out the bike. Request a test drive, if possible. Also check the title.
The purchase of an addendum to a document or online ads (ie Craig's List) is extraordinary and you can see the bike and possibly try. The advantage of this method is that you can get an offer better and save lots of money.
If you buy from a dealer before the collection (the bike can actually be sent to you for a fee), make sure you have a vehicle for transport in I had to rent a U-Haul for a few hours and I do not think I'll have to unload your bike by myself. I had to knock on the door of my neighbor and I wonder if I can help, because I do not want to leave my beautiful machine before I had about it;) Therefore, plan ahead with it.
Also I have proof of insurance before he could pick up the bike, though not the county. I'm not sure all states have this requirement, but the Maryland insurance.
Well, this envelope on the topic above. During more information can check that goes into detail on this subject and can be found HERE.
If you read this article and just bought a motorcycle, congratulations and welcome to the club!
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Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy Night Train Springer EBC Rear Brake Pads FA434 $20.00 |
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Springer Softail Harley Davidson Cards in Collectible Tin 1999 $5.75 |
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LARGE 20×35 WINDSHIELD for Harley Davidson Sportster Dyna Glide Softail XL FL FX $53.95 |
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Genuine Harley 1988 85th Anniversary Springer Softail Gas Tank $249.00 |
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Harley-Davidson : Softail 1997 Harley Davidson Springer / Soft tail. Low miles, lots of Chrome, $10,000.00 |
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2000-07 HARLEY SOFTAIL SPRINGER KEVLAR REAR BRAKE PADS $16.49 |
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WINDSHIELD for Harley Davidson Sportster Dyna Glide Softail $53.95 |
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Harley Davidson Sportster Dyna Softail REAR SIGNALS $16.95 |
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HEAVY DUTY Motorcycle Cover Harley-Davidson FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic $86.00 |
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Motorcycle Cover Harley-Davidson FLSTSC/FLSTSCI Softail Springer Classic $86.00 |
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Harley-Davidson : Softail 2006 Harley Davidson Springer Softail Classic $12,000.00 |
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CYCLE OCT 1989 H-D SOFTAIL SPRINGER, BMW K75, FZR600 $1.95 |
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HARLEY – ’97-’99 FLSTS SOFTAIL SPRINGER RED TRIM SEAT – MINT!!!! $425.00 |
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HARLEY – ’97 FLSTS SOFTAIL SPRINGER REAR FENDER $300.00 |
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00-05 H.D. FXSTS/FXSTSi Softail Springer EBC Rear Brake Rotor RSD020 $187.99 |
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06-07 H.D. FLSTSC/FLSTSCi Springer Softail Classic EBC Rear Brake Rotor RSD020 $187.99 |
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black silver mirrors for HARLEY-DAVIDSON CVO Softail Springer $98.99 |
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HARLEY SPORTSTER 1200 SPRINGER SOFTAIL 55W Light Bulbs H4 $6.95 |
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CHROME BRAKE CLUTCH LEVERS for Softail Dyna Glide Sportster Ultra Fat Boy FL XL $21.95 |
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Harley Softail Springer Bad Boy Smoke Turn Signal Lens $19.99 |
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Detatchable Windshield For 2008 & Later Springer Softails $175.00 |
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CHROME Flame Mirrors Set for Harley Springer Sportster XL Dyna Softail Chopper $43.50 |
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Motorcycle Bike Cover Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail TOP OF THE LINE $61.16 |
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Motorcycle Bike Cover Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE Screamin’ Eagle Softail Springer $61.16 |
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Rider Driver Seat Rail w/ Backrest for Harley HD Softail FLSTS Heritage Springer $49.99 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar 264170 for Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 00-05 $83.99 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar 264170 for Harley Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail 01-05 $83.99 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar 264189 for Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 2006 $67.01 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar 264190 for Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 00-05 $66.89 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar 264152 for Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 2006 $85.74 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar 264153 for Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 2006 $83.99 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar 264189 for Harley Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail 2006 $67.01 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar 264152 for Harley Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail 2006 $85.74 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar 264190 for Harley Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail 01-05 $66.89 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar 264153 for Harley Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail 2006 $83.99 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar Pad 265593 Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 00-06 $66.12 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar Pad 265593 Harley Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail 01-06 $66.12 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar 263619 for Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 2006 $76.63 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar Side Plate 263730 Harley FXSTS Springer Softail 03-06 $89.59 |
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Barnett Clutch Kit 302-30-10009 for Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 88-89 $82.73 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar Side Plate 263730 Harley FXSTSI Springer Softail 03-06 $89.59 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar 263619 for Harley Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail 2006 $76.63 |
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Barnett Clutch Kit 302-30-10013 for Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 98-06 $121.89 |
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Barnett Clutch Kit 302-30-20009 for Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 88-89 $91.63 |
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Barnett Clutch Kit 302-30-10013 Harley FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic 05-07 $121.89 |
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Barnett Clutch Kit 302-30-10013 Harley Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail 01-06 $121.89 |
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Barnett Clutch Kit 302-30-10013 Harley FLSTSCI Softail Springer Classic 05-06 $121.89 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar Pad 265590 Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 00-06 $71.27 |
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Khrome Werks Sissy Bar Pad 265590 Harley Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail 01-06 $71.27 |
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Rivera Primo Cltch Kt 1056-0020 Harley FXSTSSE Screamin’ Eagle Softail Springer $477.00 |
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Rivera Primo Clutch Kit 1056-0020 Harley FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic 07 $477.00 |
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Barnett Clutch Kit 302-30-20013 for Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 98-06 $141.47 |
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Barnett Clutch Kit 302-30-20013 Harley FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic 05-07 $141.47 |
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Barnett Clutch Kit 302-30-20011 for Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 90-97 $119.22 |
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Barnett Clutch Kit 302-30-20013 Harley Davidson FXSTSI Springer Softail 01-06 $141.47 |
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Harley Davidson Softail Photo Mugs
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Harley Davidson Springer Softail Interchangeable Buckle For Seatbelt Belts! $14.99 NEW! Interchangeable Buckles for Seatbelt Belts! With the real recycled bottle cap of your choice as the push-button release! Many different soda/beer brands available! Choose your favorite brands, and show them off in style! These Bottle-cap Buckles are guaranteed to attract lots of looks, and will be a fun conversation starter wherever you wear it! Available exclusively from DAS Designs, these b… |
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Testors Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail 1/9 Model Kit $24.49 … |
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Maisto FLSTS Heritage Springer 1:10
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