What you should consider when buying a used Harley-Davidson!

The Harley-Davidson motorcycle business has been growing for a number of years. In order for the heart of the Harley fan to really beat faster, the new motorcycle must also be in good condition. The disappointment can be great when the Harley-Davidson doesn't end up in the condition you had hoped. To protect themselves from disappointment, the specialists of Borjes American Bikes from Augustfehn and Stuhr created an extensive checklist to query all the important points that are important. This involves four major themes.

Which Harley model suits whom?

There are at Harley-Davidson different model types. It will be divided into six categories Softail, Dyna, Tourer, Sportster, CVO special models and V-Rod distinguished. Each model has its own special characteristics - the classics for long tours, the traditional bikes with style and power or the legendary Sportsters. There is something for every bike fan.

The history of the bike!

Every used Harley has its own personal history. Some bikes have been on the streets regularly for years, others are more or less unused as collector's items in the garage. That is why it is important to check the condition of the motorcycle carefully. For this one should rubber parts, plastic components, the Electrical system, Fuel lines and Fuel tank and of course the Brakes check. And of course it should Chassis number on the motorcycle frame match the vehicle registration document.

Take a test drive!

Börjes specialists definitely recommend one test drive. This allows buyers to test behavior on the street. That too clutch behavior or a possible one engine vibration can be assessed here. It is only during the test drive that you get the feeling whether the Harley is running "smoothly" and, above all, whether the driving experience is completely convincing. During the test drive there is also the opportunity to test the brakes extensively, because the feeling of safety should be there.

The list of questions for the seller!

At the end, the sellers should answer a few questions. From asking if the seller is the owner or proprietor to questions about the model name, the Year, performance variant, the first registration and finding out the actual mileage. The number of previous owners can also provide the buyer with important information. The Complete Guide What you should consider when buying a used Harley-Davidson, you can download it by right-clicking and "save as". Picture credits: Börjes American Bikes GmbH & Co. KG

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