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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

It is an honor and a privilege to ride and own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. There are a few basic principles to remember to make your trip safe and memorable.

Steps

1. 1 Find the right Harley-Davidson motorcycle fit for your ride. Not all Harleys are capable of 'cruising' or traveling distances longer than a few blocks or kilometers. If you really want to experience all that Harley-Davidson has to offer, then find a bike that rides well, is comfortable and easy to handle. If you feel that the bike is too heavy, look for lower tier bikes or improve your riding skills on a different, smaller bike. The "severity" of motorcycles varies in the following order, from heaviest to lightest:
   1. "Road King"
   2. "Softail" (including "Fatboy")
   3. "Dyna Glide"
   4. "Sportster"
      • A side note on the Sportster: Some people find it the hardest to ride despite the bike's light weight. This is due to its relative imbalance and high gas tank placement, which raises the center of gravity. Despite this, it remains one of the most powerful Harleys and is the motorcycle with the longest history of production of any American motorcycle.
2. 2 Determine how you will get yourself a Harley: rent, rent or buy it. Sometimes the best way to break into the world of Harley-Davidson without significant financial costs is to rent or rent a motorcycle (provided you have a motorcycle license).
3. 3 Examine the bike. Pay attention to the sophistication and richness of chrome, or lack thereof, as well as the peculiarities inherent only in your chosen Harley model. Prepare the bike: check the level of gasoline, tires, headlights and inspect it for obvious defects or flaws.
4. 4 Get on the motorcycle. Remember, "right is wrong." Climb onto the bike from the left side as it is etiquette required. Feel the handlebars, the weight of the motorcycle below you. Pull the throttle if necessary. And then...
5. 5 Start the motorcycle. Listen to him. Feel it beneath you. Let it warm up while you get used to it.
6. 6 Go ahead. See the rush of the road below you. Feel the wind on your face and on your body. Realize that on a motorcycle is much better than without it. Feel the roar of the motor between your legs. Lean back. Looking straight ahead, see the blur of the curb.
7. 7 Enjoy the trip. Harley-Davidson motorcycles have a rich tradition steeped in history. Riding such a bike is not about chasing speed or handling the bike as such, but rather about the joy of feeling and the embodiment of the experience itself. Take a look at the landscape, listen and feel the motor. Look right ... then left. You can even look up to the sky if you follow the road with one eye to avoid putting yourself in danger. Beware of 'cells', that is, cars.
8. 8 Find a road that is completely yours (preferably no traffic) and keep driving until you feel happy. Then drive on again. Stop by the bar (no alcoholic drinks). Visit a friend. Enjoy the freedom of driving a Harley-Davidson. When you're done, take the bike to the location and ride it the next day.
9. 9 WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT!!!

Tips

• "Not every wanderer has gone astray."
• Observe safety rules. Put on your helmet and watch out for traffic and drivers who are lobotomized by mobile phones. They don't see you. Be on the lookout.
• Driving a Harley-Davidson is like enjoying good wine. Pay attention to the year of manufacture, model, strengths and weaknesses of the model you are riding. Enjoy the ride and don't rush to your destination.
• Managing a Harley gives you the right to join the biker family. If you are not using your left hand to squeeze out the traction, always greet other bikers with a raised wrist while making a wave. This tradition can be neglected in rallies or events with a lot of motorcycles.

Warnings

• If possible, take a course on safe motorcycle driving.While riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is arguably the best experience in life, the experience can be dangerous. Know how to move a log. Know how to handle a motorcycle. Join a biker club or organization if necessary. You will meet people who will become your friends forever.