subject: Harley Davidson Motorcycles For That Adrenalin High [print this page] I dont know of a single guy, young or old, who doesnt have a secret fantasy of riding cross country on a Harley Davidson bike. In fact, according to my kid brother, if youre not a fan of HD, as he likes to call it, youre not a man! Yup, its the Bible of motorbikes and guys can seldom resist the lure of a Harley Davidson!
Cross Country Travel On A Harley Davidson
Travelling across America on a Harley Davidson is the stuff fantasies are made of. Every guy somehow believes that he will completely get transformed once hes sitting on a Harley Davidson and, lets admit it, to a certain extent, they do! Their entire attitude changes and their personalities undergo a sea change and its all thanks to that bike!
So what are the essentials that youre going to need for your cross country trip across the great Americas? A Harley Davidsons Ride Atlas, which is a must-have guide and it is quite a durable piece of literature. Its going to take you places and it is definitely the best guide for you to chalk out your root.
Pack light, you dont need much more than the bare essentials. Try and be as resourceful as you can. Take items which can be used for various purposes. One example is an Army knife. You can use it to pry open lids, cut paper, open seals and even as a basic weapon, though, God forbid, you wont need to put it to its last use. Also ensure that you have a big enough fund for gas!
Maintenance
But, going on a trip, almost always means that your bike will encounter a few snags and hitches. If youre lucky, theyll be minor ones, if not, things could get ugly. But here are a few basic tips which will help you save up a fortune on repair work:
Before embarking on your journey, perform a thorough check. See if any tyres are flat and adjust all the workings to your liking. See if all the controls, including throttle, brakes and clutch are working properly.
Learn to master the art of changing your oil filter. That will help you save time and of course, money.
Take time out to check for any sort of fuel leaks. We all know how frustrating it can get if you realize youve been trailing oil all over the great countryside without a clue about it!
Check the battery. This, as all bikers know, is very, very important. In fact, someone told me, that you may even extend the life of your battery to double, by maintaining the correct water levels!
Look up all the Harley Davidson dealerships along your route. For complicated problems, theyre always there to help you out.
