How to Buy Your Second Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle
Buying your second motorcycle is a different experience than buying your first. Since you've already gone through the shopping process, the typical "beginner's buying tips" often won't apply to your situation. You've already got some riding skills and experiences under your belt. You are in a different place now and you need different advice when you shop Harley-Davidson motorcycles for sale.
As your local Harley dealer, we at St. Charles Harley-Davidson strive to make your life easier. That's why we created the following guide to buying your second bike. Visit our dealership when you are ready to check out motorcycles for sale near St. Charles, St. Louis, and St. Peters, Missouri.
Use Your New Perspective
One common challenge for new riders is knowing what to look for when they shop Harley-Davidson® motorcycles for sale. Since they don't have a developed riding lifestyle yet, it's hard to know what features to prioritize. Will they really be hitting the road every day like they envision? Will they take as many overnight trips as expected? There can often be a difference between your expected motorcycle lifestyle and your actual motorcycle lifestyle.
This time around, you know what features and specs to prioritize. If you take long-distance rides often, you'll know you need to prioritize rider comfort. If you stick with short rides around the city, you know you can get away with choosing style over comfort. As you shop Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, think about what is missing in your current model and prioritize those features.
Adjust to Your New Skills
New riders have different criteria for their purchase. They need to stick with Harley-Davidson® motorcycles that are easy to control, don't offer more power than they can handle, and are easy to learn on.
But you're not a new rider anymore. You've strengthened your skills and spent plenty of time on the road. You've graduated from a beginner's bike - so now it's time to get a new motorcycle better suited for your riding ability. This time around, you can focus on models that have higher power potential and improved performance. You may even pick a heavier model that is harder to handle, but offers better stability.
Choose a Replacement or a Supplement
When you shop for a second bike, you are either replacing a current model or supplementing your current model. The approach you take will affect how you shop.
If you are replacing your current Harley bike, make sure your new purchase offers the versatility you need. If you enjoy long-distance riding, make sure your purchase offers the rider comfort features necessary for enjoyable road trips. If you want to use it to commute to work, make sure it is fuel-efficient. Since this bike will be your only one, it needs to be adaptable for all your riding adventures.
If you are supplementing your current stash, think about what you are hoping to get. Maybe you already own a touring bike for long-distance rides, so you want to get something agile and sporty for stylish city riding. Maybe you want the option to take passengers along on the trip, so you seek something out that is capable of 2-up riding. Figure out what you are currently lacking and seek that out with your next purchase.
We hope you found this article helpful. Visit our dealership for a range of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles for sale near St. Charles, St. Louis, and St. Peters, Missouri. Our expert staff is happy to answer questions and help you find the right model for your lifestyle. Stop by and visit today!