Best Harley For Your 1st Harley & Ones To Stay Away From
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- Опубликовано: 7 дек 2022
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Excited to get on the road and feel the air in your face as you make your way through traffic on your very first bike? Sounds exhilarating doesn't it? Well, it very much is, but the problem is that not every bike is suited for beginners and there are some things that you need to look out for.
Well. Harley-Davidson is an iconic American motorcycle manufacturer that has been around for more than a century. We can help you choose the perfect Harley for your next adventure, whether it's a ride along the strip or up into the mountains. Choosing the best bike for your riding style and demands is crucial.
Here's what we recommend first: a trial run. Find out what it's like to ride a new bike before you buy it if you're serious about making a purchase. You'll learn things that can't be taught simply by reading about or observing other riders in action. That's why it's crucial that you go for as many trials runs as you need before making a final decision.
Plus, you need to consider some other factors as well, these include things like size and power. Larger motorcycles, in general, have more power and torque, making them faster off the starting line (and requiring bigger gas tanks). Smaller motorcycles, on the other hand, have the reverse characteristics: they are cheaper and easier to ride, but they lack the power and range of their larger counterparts. Not all riders place the highest value on raw horsepower, but for some, it's the only thing that matters. So if you are a newbie we recommend you go for the ones which have less raw power.
Next up is the price point. Harley-Davidson boasts a wide selection of motorcycles, from the expensive Softail to the affordable Sportster. You may narrow down your search for the perfect bicycle by exploring the many available variations on each model
But there must be some bikes that are better than others. Well, let us tell you about them. The first option is the Harley Davidson Street 500 or even the Street 750. The Street series was created with novice riders in mind, unlike the majority of the other bikes that we are about to tell you about. In particular, the Street 500 is Harley's response to bikes like the Rebel, which are entry-level cruisers designed to be economical and user-friendly even if you're still getting the hang of mastering the throttle.
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They just recommended at Street 500 over an Iron 883. Anyone who makes it to these comments, please disregard this entire video. Whoever makes the videos on this channel are absolutely clueless.
My Sportster 1200 with a 4.5 gallon tank is a top heavy pig. I really wouldn't recommend it for a first bike but then again, it's cooler than a lot of bikes. lol
That’s my first bike, and I’ve struggled. I’m STILL struggling. Extra sweet bike, but it’s been very tough to feel comfortable.
My first bike was 1200 Forty-Eight.
They’re top heavy but take it slow and you are good.
Honestly the Softail street bobs handle better than sportsters in my opinion, the motor is too big as a first bike though.
If it’s not your first bike and just your first Harley then you want to skip Sportster’s 100% go right to Softail or bigger
My first bike was an xl883 with mids and I got in a really bad wreck after 6-7 rides my second/current bike is a 1200 custom with forwards and I’ve put 8000 miles on it in about 4 months still wouldn’t tell someone to get one as there first
I agree. They’re very top heavy. It’s not a comfortable ride either.
You guys thinking a sportster or 883 are top heavy will never be able to rid a big cruiser. 😂
Harley has gone down hill. Their heyday was 90’s to 2010’s. Quality and build have gone down tremendously IMO. 2006 Fatboy here
2004 Fatboy, right on
Quality went down everytime the company needed bailing out, which was more than a couple times. For f sake there were like 4 or 5 m8 engines that didn’t leak on the showroom, you twin cam fellers have the last of the decent ones in my opinion. If you’re curious my parents only rode harleys, I ride dirt, sometimes a stuntbike, or just find me riding circles around sportbike kids on my Goldwing;) pls pull up on me. I very much want all the smoke
I started on a 1200 sportster at 16 and was easy as hell lol
Lol there is always that guy
The narrator advises against covering the front brake while riding because that contributes to panic stopping. This is contrary to what is taught by the MSF.
I took it just a few months ago and he kept saying don't hover over the brake
I took it 2 years ago and was told the opposite. The reasoning is that having your hand completely away from the brake slows your reaction time thereby lengthening your stopping distance and increasing the chance you will strike an obstacle in your path.
@Jonathan Glazer yeah, Jerry Palladino teaches the same in his classes. I took the Louisiana State Troopers MSC several years ago, thats also what they teach. I have always covered my brake while riding in traffic in town or when behind a vehicle on the highway. I consider it defensive driving, you never know what that person is gonna do and always assume that they don't know that you're there because about 75% of the time they dont, so always assume the worse and be prepared to react. Its only a panic stop if you're not prepared and you start grabbing for brake, then its guaranteed that you're gonna lock it up and probaly lay it down. If your brake is covered and your calm and alert watching whats going on ahead of you in every direction you shouldnt freak out. If you're that dang nervous and on edge, you're not ready to be in traffic, plain and simple. I personally haven't ever went through HD's course but from what I have heard about it I don't necessarily agree with all the techniques. I went to the State Police course even though I have ridden since I was a kid and I thought that it was a very informative, I learned that I still had bad habits. A good defensive driving course is also a smart idea, they are geared toward cagers but they teach you some invaluable lessons. Riding a motorcycle is a fulltime exercise in defensive driving.
He also said that the rear brake provides the most stopping power where this guy learn to ride haha
A lot of trainers claim to be better than the next guy. It's sadly funny.
I can’t afford a big bike but my 2004 sportster is nice I love it.
A 6ft tall person will have to sit on the passenger seat to fit on a street 500....
I test rode a Sporty 1200 while trying to talk myself into buying it. At 6’03” I felt cramped and looked like a circus bear on a bicycle. Too bad because it was a nice bike.
I suggest looking for a really good deal on a used Harley of your liking, learn to ride on it (le$$ painful learning bumps) and then trade it in for your dream bike. You can start on anything, I learned to ride on a road King and it was super easy. Of course there will be obstacles but riding a motorcycle is learned by training sessions and practice, most of which you can now a-days learn on your own by watching you tube. Having said all that, If you are really tall you will have difficulty riding small frame bikes and it will hamper your learning, the same can be said for the reverse.
Hey, thanks for the tip! Starting with a used Harley seems like a solid plan to get comfortable on two wheels.
Regardless you're gonna have to learn that bike you purchased. I myself started with the Harley Davidson Ride Academy, which definitely helped and was worth it, in my opinion, as new rider
I worked for HD when the XG's came out, I can personally attest to them being hot, heavy, underpowered, and so CHEAP feeling in the saddle. Only one thats half decent was the street rod 750, and that was just an overpriced XG
Oops narrator says front breaks provide a fraction of the stopping power compared to rear breaks. Doooonnnt think that is correct my friend.
Sportster is so overrated and pushed on new riders. I started on a slim. Love it.
I had 4 back surgeries I need a seat with a back rest but can’t afford one o well I will still ride but can’t ride a long ride but I love my 1200 sportster
I'm a little different as my Dad started me riding mini bikes as soon as I could hold one up, and Im 52 now, so I've been on a few bikes in my time. I had been riding motorcycles for most of my life when I started on a big bike, everyone said to start on a Sportster, and I did when I was 18, a 86 1200. I absolutely hated it, I felt cramped and uncomfortable. In my opinion, a Sportster is NOT a good starter bike, they are top heavy and light which makes them very unstable in traffic or windshere. I'm am 6'1 200lbs with a 34 1/2 inseam and arms that hang to my knees, though so a Sportster did not fit me at all. The mid controls on it made me feel like a grown man on a tricycle. I always recommend a Softail model to a beginner, the Street Bob, Slim, Deluxe, or Heritage. They are a little heavier, but they are, nimble, well balanced and have a low center of gravity, which makes it stable in traffic and very rider friendly. They are what I call a forgiving bike, as far as they are reactive in turns, it doesnt take a lot to make them lay into a turn but they dont have the lean angle of say a Road King so low speed maneuvering takes some practice. I always tell new rider's to stay away from Sportsters, if you want to start on a smaller bike, get a Shadow 750, or Vulcan or something of that nature. That's just my opinion, honestly I tell people buy what you want and learn to ride it, but be realistic. If you're 5'5 and 130 lbs and have never sit on a bike, don't go buy a Road King or Road Glide. Take it slow, practice low speed maneuvering and braking everyday until it becomes second nature and the very most important thing......learn and practice defensive driving.
I'm still starting out, but I've been told by multiple reliable sources that an Iron 883 is a great beginner bike. Confirmed by riders I know who own Irons, plus my friend's dad who sold Harley bikes out of our local dealership for over 9 years.
Street 500 series as well as the 750 where nothing more than lukewarm Indian made cheap copies of a Honda Shadow from the 1980s dressed up and Cafe styling and no drive shaft. It was overpriced as well. It was pathetic at best at an attempt to bring a new riders. I remember when Harley-Davidson was offering to pay for your motorcycle education course as long as you bought a Harley. Oh boy I'm going to save $150 and get into debt for $20,000 really okay.
I started on an 883 with stage 3 screaming eagle upgrades. Great beginner bike. Got bored with it quick. I couldn't imagine spending hard earned money on something less than.
@@USNVA-yn6cp I 💯 agree with you man
My first Harley was a Iron 883 (terrible top-heavy, uncomfortable bike)....that lasted 6 months, then it was time to trade.... My advice...get the bike you can ride for the long term and obtain some training from a reliable source. In other words, skip the beginner/transition bike and learn to ride a proper motorcycle.
@@USNVA-yn6cpstay in your Prius pud wacker
@@gabe4952you're just a "yes" man, be quiet.
883 is a good starter bike. If you develop some skill fast you'll move on to a bigger bike pretty quick.
I’ve been riding sport bikes and been looking for a harley. I’m not sure what’s best because i don’t know much about harley’s since there’s so many. I don’t want a slow beginners harley’s so i’m trying to find something that would match or be similar to the skill of me riding a cbr600rr. Any suggestions ?
'03 100th anniversary Duece is the bike I have now I was given to me in my dad's will it was running fine until a few months ago he fell on it and there's apparently a wire on the battery when you fall it automatically shuts the bike off I've driven about 3 times after that but the last time I rode it, the check engine light would come on while I was moving and I tested it going down the road and it seems like it has an issue getting in high RPMs the engine light goes away if I take it easy and stay around 3k RPM it's ok but one I go over the light comes on and when its on while I drive it the bike feels like it wants to come to a dead stop everytime the engine light flashes. If anyone can point me to a channel that will help me solve this please let me know or if you have an idea please leave a comment
Started on a CVO Street Glide
Ride what fits best & feels most comfortable
Started with a 2001 fatboy, went on with a 2011 roadking, later had a GSA.... Now i settle down with a Sporty 1200 and i love it most 😊
I'm glad you said that lol. I ride an old Evo sporty 1200 4 speed and I love it. Can I cruise 70mph no but IDC . I couldn't tell you how many people at my work ride big baggers and talk mad shit on the sporty. They ride for the attention of others I suppose .
I think the Harley Street looks kinda neutered. Not a fan of the back end shape.
A friend of mine had a 80s fatboy,the first of the evolution motors,he said it was so much better made than the newer ones,as they made them with thicker engine castings etc
thats any evo harley. everyone and their mother talks about how bulletproof those motors are.
My first bike was a iron 883 and it was perfect very nimble and not to much power.
I'm aiming for an Iron as my first bike! How do you feel about it's power and balance overall?
Nighster are less weight, and not top heavy as the gas tank is under the seat like the VRod
Harley brakes...hmmmm...Brembo brakes...yes 👍👍
Idk anything about HD honestly. I have a GSXR1000, and a MT07. I wanna add a harley to the collection so what would be the best bike to look at for someone like me? I tried going to a dealership but the workers there kept trying to force me on a big ass touring bike and I really dont want something like that.
Street bob or sportster, maybe a low rider st. Zx6r guy here
Apologies but those new listening please disregard the comment on front/back brake ratio. Trail your back break, approx 10-15% of your front. Your stopping power is your front brake, apply first softly then constantly increase pressure. Straight line breaking.
I always thought the front brake had more stopping power than the back brake. That part got me confused on the video.
Not really true. Speed plays a big role in how you apply your breaks. Slow speed, more rear break. Faster speed, slightly more front, so the bikes front dips to get better traction.
I'm probably not explaining it well so take some motorcycle classes. Everyone can benefit from more training.
@@derfskittlers6125 At very low speeds true(like under 10-15mph or 5% of your time on a 🚲). I have taken a class from the guy that tested the braking systems for Buell. I was the only one he ever had in his class to get a perfect on the written AND road tests. That said, the braking method I describe above is correct.
@bizzsnatch I got my license by taking the 3 day course. I was told there that 70% of stopping power is in the front brakes. I have noticed that it is true when riding. I'm not sure about the percentage, but the front brake does have more stoppage power. Thanks
Started on a 1200 sportster, softail is a better starting bike. Sportsters are so damn top heavy. Loved my sportster though.
The street series wont hold any value as garley stipped making it. They need to make a sportster along the lines of the RE supermeteor. 883 superlow was fine
We prefer the really quiet ones as we promote peace ✌️
I went from a rebel 250 to a 01 883 id say it was a small jump
This could be 20 second video
Just get what fits😮
It's important to find what fits your style and needs!
“front brakes only provides a fraction of the stopping power” that is 100% incorrect. Most bikes have a 75/25 front/rear brake bias.
The front brake provides most of the stopping power
What? Front brake has a fraction of stopping power? The front brake has 70% to 80% of the stopping power.
Which one to avoid?
Everything labeled HD.
“The back brake has the most stopping power”. Welp. New riders def plug your ears.
95 Sportster 1200 💨
My first bike is a 2022 Street Glide standard
i've never drove a motorcycle,scooter,dirt bike or anything of the sort and learned easy on a iron 883, i don't get why it is not a good beginner bike , it was literally the first bike of any sort that i ever rode and only took me a few days to have it out on the highway doing 70 mph...easiest thing i ever rode lol, on top of that since i never rode a dirt bike or scooter or motorcycle i was a scared driver and still was out on the highway within a week's time and rides easy in ow speed traffic this guy is totally wrong sorry
I'm looking for my first Harley. Not my first bike. Maybe should have been titled differently.
A Harley of any kind is not a good first motorcycle. Any small running Jack bike is much better suited someone to learn how to ride on because you were going to fall down and go boom. I saw a video with a new Rider on a brand new Sportster and she went down and had $1,400 for some damage. There is a reason why everybody used to use a nice little Honda 250 Rebel to learn how to ride a motorcycle on. I learned how to ride a motorcycle on the rebels ancestor the 185 Honda Twinstar. I put $36,000 miles on that bike on my learner's permit all over the state of Florida. I outgrew it the Honda shop rebuilt it sold it to a lady who learned how to ride on it and was using its teach her daughter how to ride. I wonder how many people learned how to ride a motorcycle because of my little Honda 185 TwinStar getting passed around for people to learn how to ride on and then getting past to somebody else. It introduced me to the joy of two wheels. That's a bike you learn how to ride on not any kind of Harley used or otherwise.
Lot of truth, however some grasp the concept quickly and others are best to forget the idea...I learnt on big bikes not knowing the difference.... Adapt to what you have ✌
My first bike is a Softail Night Train with a stout 107 big bore. Not exactly a beginner bike but it works for me. I'm 6'6". I took my MFS course on a Street 500 and felt like a monkey fkn a football.
@@vettonator not exactly a great choice for a first bike but as you are a big guy the bike has to fit you comfortably. Like you said on the 500 Street you look like a monkey fucking football. If you ask a biker with Harley tattoos from head to toe what he learned how to ride a motorcycle on he will tell you a little Honda Kawasaki whatever they were selling in his small town. I started on a Honda because he only motorcycle dealership in Port Charlotte sold honda's. Now of course there are other large motorcycles that could have accommodated you but you chose a Harley that's your choice that's what you wanted nothing wrong with that. I saw a Shovelhead dresser on a trailer I went inside the gas station asked how much the big red motorcycle was outside and I was told it was $1,000. I didn't know what a Harley was I just saw a great big red full dress motorcycle and the size intimidated me and I knew that was not the bike for me to learn how to ride on. I am so happy that I had a bike that was suitable for me to learn how to ride on because there were no bad experiences and meet learning how the pleasures of two wheels.
Very true but not necessarily always true. I learned on a 77 Yamaha 125 Enduro on/off road, before I was even close to the legal age for a driver license. I lived in the country so we tore the backroads up. I also rode dirt bikes from the time I could hold up a bike. Then when I got a license my dad taught me on a old 70's model Yamaha 750 street bike that he had put about a million miles on. Then I got a Sportster 1200, which I hated, at 18. In my opinion Sportsters are not beginner bikes....period, especially if your 6'1. At the same time I know people who as you said, started on a Rebel, some on that started on Sportsters, I know people that started on a Electra Glide, Road Glide or Road King. It's all in what you want, your physical stature, how much common sense you possess and quite honestly your fear level. I think people who start at a young age tend to get on small bikes first, older people want to jump right on a big bike because they dont want to take 10 years to actually learn proper technique. Honestly not all people should be on 2 wheels despite how bad they want to be.
Not everyone takes three years to learn to ride. Some are better than others and learn faster🤷🏻♂️.
Front brakes only provide you with a fraction of the stopping power? Sorry your dead wrong.
My first bike is a Vstar 1100. Just started last August at age 52. I feel very comfortable after 3k miles of riding. Thinking of a Roadking, but a used 1200 Sportster is SO MUCH cheaper! Being honest, I'm one of those morons who just want to own a Harley for the sound of the exhaust. LOL. At least I can admit it! As to looks? Sorry, but My classic Vstar looks amazing, rides amazing. Hard to even find a Harley I like the looks of better than many or most Japanese bikes! Only other bike I like the looks of is the Indian! (which everyone hates more than Harley!). An almost NEW Indian is so much less than a much older Roadking! Not sure why Harley remain so overpriced! The service must suck beyond belief based on the endless hate reviews and local feedback! Indian get's more hate than any other bike I've ever heard folks mention! Well, I got two or three weeks to decide before I have to bring my Vstar in for tires. Buying my second bike, while Vstar get's some service and tires, and....
You can find pipes that will make that bike sound the way you want. Don't get a new bike just over sound.
@firstlast-jd4cv Put a deposit on Indian Scout. Not over sound lol. Loved the bike!
@@Curious_Skeptic Nice! Enjoy your new ride. 👍
Recommending a street 500 instead of a iron 883 shows you know nothing about Harleys
I Woke up I'll never buy another harley again I don't wear a dress
Stay away from all Harley’s … 😅
buy a harley wear a dress, I woke up I'll never buy a harley again
Can you elaborate? I wanna buy a bike but what do ya mean?
Stay away from all Harley Davidson and buy a real quality bike from Honda, Harley are just marketing low quality crap bikes
Harley’s are excellent. I rode triumph for 16 years now on Harley. Wish I would have switched sooner.
What a terrible video. They string you along, talk about two bikes, and then go into a pointless commentary about how riding motorcycles is different form riding a car. Absolutely useless.
There is only one Harley to have........the V-Rod, I have ridden several different models of Harley's & V-Rod is only one I enjoyed, only complaint is forward controls, & have been road legal on large cc bikes since 78 !