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So you just bought a used Harley Street Glide or another motorcycle and you are ready to take it out for a spin. However, it just started raining heavily and you are unsure what to do. Below, we will give you some tips for riding your motorcycle in the rain. Keep these tips in mind before going out riding in the rain. 1. Remember Hydroplaning Protocol  The first thing that you need to remember is your training. More than likely, hydroplaning is something that you studied while first getting your license. Remember the many different techniques that can help you when you hydroplane. Don’t brake or accelerate suddenly, for example. 2. Don’t Use a Visor This may seem like common sense, but using a visor while riding in the rain can put your vision at risk. Therefore, you shouldn’t use a visor if you want to see clearly. You may get rain in your eyes, but you will still be able to see the road. 3. Ride at Slower Speeds During any sort of condition whe...

Just because it is winter doesn’t mean that you need to search through Harleys for sale near me and find one that is good for winter months. There are many cases of riders who are very safe on the roads during the winter and go through all the necessary precautions. Below, we will help you prepare for riding during the winter months by giving you 5 tips for riding safely.     1. Ride at Slower Speeds When there are things such as snow and ice on the road, your motorcycle will simply not be able to ride as effectively as it normally does. Therefore, make sure to slow down your speed and put your life and personal safety first while riding during winter months. 2. Change Your Maneuvering Techniques With colder weather comes worse traction while on the road. This can heavily impact previous techniques you picked up for things such as turning, braking, and so on. Practice heightened levels of caution and be ready to adjust your maneuvering techniques accordi...

Before you start searching for a used Harley Street Glide with all the proper gear for a passenger, you should know that you are probably already set to take passengers on the road with you. Below, we will cover the main tips to keep in mind while riding your motorcycle with a passenger.   1. Remember Your Center of Gravity When riding a motorcycle, you always need to be conscious of where your center of gravity lies. Especially when you are carrying a passenger. Therefore, be sure to remind the passenger before hopping on that they should align their center of gravity with yours at all times. 2. Have Them Hold on Tight with Their Legs If you are riding with somebody else, they don’t necessarily have to hold tightly onto you. If it is their first time riding a bike, they might not be aware that they don’t even need to hold to you or the passenger handles that your bike may have. Instead, they can just hold on tightly with their legs. 3. Go at Slower Speeds U...

Now that you found a Harley Road Glide for sale or another model of choice and have brought it back home, it’s time to start practicing safe riding techniques. For this reason, we will break down some of the most common things that you need to check before riding your motorcycle. 1. Plate & Registration Before you hop on your motorcycle, one of the first things that you need to check is the vehicle plate and registration. Make sure that both of these things are visible and can be read. It is common for them to become covered with mud and dirt. 2. Leaks When you are hopping on your motorcycle, your bike may have leaked fluids overnight. Therefore, be sure to observe the ground around your motorcycle before starting it. This is the easiest way that you can notice that a leak has started before it turns into a serious issue. 3. The Chain  Checking your chain is very easy to do before starting your ride. Therefore, it should also be something that...

Thinking you need to replace your motorcycle? Before you start searching for a new Harley Davidson motorcycle, we are here to help you decide when it’s the proper time. Here at Hot Metal Harley Davidson, we help people to find new bikes all the time. Below, we will cover some of the most common signs that your bike needs to be replaced. 1. Repairs Cost Nearly as Much as a New Bike When your repairs start to match the cost of a new or used Harley Davidson Street Glide for sale then you probably are simply best off by replacing the bike. Take advantage of your bike’s value before it breaks fully down and just trade it in for a new motorcycle. 2. Your Bike is over 10 Years Old  Just like a car, older motorcycles tend to encounter more problems. If your bike is over 10 years old, or anywhere close to this age, it is nearing the end of its life. Although it’s possible that it will last much longer, an older bike is generally at greater risk of expensive repairs an...

Trying to find some new ideas to improve your Harley Davidson’s speed on the road? Here at Hot Metal Harley Davidson, we help people to do this all the time! Below, we will break down some of the top things that you can do to make your motorcycle faster. 1. Add an Aftermarket Exhaust System Before you start trying to find a Harley Davidson Sportster for sale to solve your speed woes, you should first consider getting a new aftermarket exhaust system. This can help provide a lot of extra speed while on the road that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. 2. Install Lighter Wheels One of the ways that you can improve your speed on the road is to make your bike lighter. Therefore, you must think of things like your wheels. With lighter wheels, your engine will have a much easier time accelerating, gaining speed, and maintaining the speed. 3. Rebuild Your Motor Generally, rebuilding your motor is something that is seen as too expensive. However, if you are serious about gai...

Before you start searching for a new Harley Davidson Street Glide for sale , you should go through all the possible steps to improve your performance on your own. Below, we will break down 5 tips to help you improve your motorcycle’s performance on the road. 1. Installing Modifications Modifications are usually the first thing to look into while trying to improve your motorcycle’s performance. You can consider something such as an aftermarket exhaust that will help you to improve many things. This includes your horsepower, torque, throttle, and much more. 2. Getting New Tires & Checking Pressure Having your tires up to par is almost always a great way that can help you get better performance. For starters, check the tire pressure to make sure it is up to your factory settings. If the tread is too low, get new tires and you will notice instant results on the road. 3. Keeping Fluid Levels Updated Just as your body needs water, your motorcycle also needs fluids. Fluids are a l...

Before you start searching for a Harley Davidson Street Bob for sale , you might be able to fix your motorcycle on your own. Here at Hot Metal Harley Davidson, many of the repairs we handle are very easy to do on your own. Below, we will cover 5 of the most common roadside Harley repairs. 1. Flat Tire Getting a flat tire is something that every motorcycle owner will encounter if they ride long enough. However, this is also very easy to fix on your own. Many times, a motorcycle owner will have a patching kit and/or spare tire ready. 2. Loose Chain Having a loose chain is another one of the common roadside repairs that every bike owner should know how to do. Generally, a loose chain can be fixed within a matter of minutes. If you don’t know how to do this, though, it can be much more difficult of a task. 3. Headlight or Tail Light When your headlight and/or tail light goes out, you need to act fast. However, if it is daytime you probably don’t have much to wo...