Harley-Davidson® Motorcycles Articles From Biggs Harley-Davidson®
Welcome to Biggs Harley-Davidson® in North San Diego- San Marcos, CA - Home of the Motorcycle Giant™! Remember, If it's got a VIN, trade it in®
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Bigg's Harley-Davidson® is prideful in honoring our Military customers with special Military rates. Events every Saturday invite a wide demographic of motorcycle enthusiasts. Not sure what you want to ride? Bigg's Rentals Department has a vast selection of motorcycles to take out on the open road. Anything from Sportsters to Touring bikes will satisfy your need for speed. Visit us to see for yourself that Bigg's Harley-Davidson® is the place to be for riding in SoCal.
Group Riding Tips for Touring Motorcycles
When it comes to a road trip, the more touring bikes the better! Riding in a group can be the perfect way to enjoy a gorgeous day. Riding together helps make the journey and the destination more fun! But a successful group touring ride takes advance planning. The more touring motorcycles to coordinate, the more planning you will need to do. We created the following guide for successful group riding below. For everything related to touring motorcycles, visit Biggs Harley-Davidson®.
Camping with Motorcycles
Touring motorcycles are designed to deliver the utmost comfort for those long distance rides. Endurance rides are fun, but eventually you reach your destination. What better endpoint than a campsite? Imagine being able to ride all day, then curl up under the stars at night. To make the most of your camping trip, keep reading! We gathered up the top tips for camping with touring motorcycles. For all your motorcycle needs, visit Biggs Harley-Davidson®. We proudly serve those in San Diego, Carlsbad, and Encinitas, California.
Pre-Ride Checklist
Motorcycles might seem like a much more jump-on-and-go kind of vehicle compared to cars and trucks, but there’s a lot that can change and affect your bike from ride to ride. When it comes to ensuring a safe ride and a bike in operating condition, you might want to take some extra time to look over your bike before you head out. At Biggs Harley-Davidson®, we’re more than just a dealership — we’re Harley riders too, so we know our customer are eager to hop in the saddle and hit the road. But taking a moment to check a few key components of your bike before each ride can end up saving you time, money, or even your life. In that spirit, we’ve put together this quick guide with some tips to creating your own pre-ride checklist. Read on for more information or head into our San Marcos, California location, near San Diego, Oceanside, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Santee.
Safe Riding in the Rain
With fall comes cooler weather and more precipitation. For motorcycle riders, that can be a dangerous combination. Rain brings many potential factors into play, and if you aren’t prepared to deal with them, you could find yourself in trouble. We created this short guide to teach our customers some of the basics for riding in the rain. Obviously this shouldn’t take the place of a professional riding course, but hopefully it will serve as a good refresher.
The All-New 2018 Harley-Davidson® Sport Glide®
This Fall, Harley-Davidson® released its latest addition to the Softail® family, the all-new 2018 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide. The Sport Glide was built for the rider who needs their bike to do a little bit of everything: commuting, touring, style, power, whatever you need from your motorcycle, the Sport Glide offers the versatility. You’ll get the power you’d expect from a touring engine with the laid-back ride of a cruiser. Not to mention, the Sport Glide comes with a brand new engine.
Why Buy a Harley®?
Thinking about buying a motorcycle? That’s a big decision and probably a little overwhelming. First time? Looking to replace an old one? Odds are, you’ve considered buying a Harley. As one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers in the country, it’s impossible to not run into them. Ever wondered why that is? We’ve provided a few of the biggest advantages of buying a Harley, not the least of which is becoming part of an extensive biking community. Read through our humble opinions on why you should buy a Harley, and then swing by Biggs Harley-Davidson®. We’re near Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, and San Diego, California. We also proudly serve Poway, Rancho Santa Fe, and San Luis Rey.
New 2018 Touring Motorcycles
The American countryside is virtually endless. There are winding highways, criss-crossing interstates, and an array of back roads that run over and around every one of these, and it’s a rider’s ambition to see as much of these as possible. In order to do that, you need the best possible bike you can get, and with our new and in-stock touring models from Harley-Davidson, you can finally do just that. These bikes are built with only the best thanks to the age of the new custom revolution. You can rider harder, longer, and in more style than ever before, whether you choose to go out on a Street Glide Special, Road Glide Special, or Road King Special.
New 2018 Softail Motorcycles
The 2018 lineup of Harley-Davidson® Softail® motorcycles is finally here, and with them comes the dawn of a new custom revolution. After decades of improvements and custom styling, Softail family motorcycles have only gotten better and better, building off of that classic hardtail frame with a comfortable yet invisible suspension. This year, they’re some of the best on the road, and you can browse our in-stock and new 2018 Softail models at our showroom. Or if you just want to come see them in person, you can take one out for a test ride! Located near Carlsbad and Encinitas, California.
Restoring and Reshaping Saddle Bags
Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are built for optimal convenience. Everything from the ergonomic controls to the responsive throttle make your life easier on the road, but there’s one feature that serves a special purpose, although we don’t tend to give it much thought: the saddlebag. Saddlebags on a motorcycle let you carry all your necessities anywhere you go, and with a powerful bike like the Heritage Softail® Classic, you won’t even feel weighed down when transporting all that extra cargo. When performing simple maintenance on a hog, you probably don’t worry too much about the condition of these storage devices, but just like everything else, they wear out over time. With exposure to sun and the elements, the plastic materials give way to cracking, while leather can lose its shape.
Motorcycle Touring Tips
America was practically built to be seen by motorcycle. With mile after mile of highway and stunning scenery from coast to coast, you’ll find something worth seeing if you travel long enough in any given direction. But seeing any serious amount of the country requires living off whatever you can carry on the back of your motorcycle, and that’s no small task. Everything from the way you pack to the way you prepare for your ride becomes important. If you want to have a fun and low-stress trip, it’s helpful to know a few tips. We here at Biggs Harley-Davidson® have gathered a few of the tips we’ve learned over the years to help our customers. If you find your Harley-Davidson® motorcycle needs maintenance before your next trip, bring it by the dealership. We’re located near Carlsbad, California, and we proudly provide service to the areas of Encinitas, Oceanside, and San Diego.
Warm Weather Riding
Many people know about the potential hazards associated with riding their motorcycle in the rain, wind, and snow, but fewer are aware that hot weather can be just as dangerous in its own right. No, your bike won’t slip and slide around in the same way as it would on a wet road, but as a rider, you’ll have more dangerous conditions to battle. The reason for this is that the strain placed on the body by riding in combination with the stress of extreme heat and wind can lead to extreme dehydration, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke. As Harley-Davidson® riders ourselves, we here at Biggs Harley-Davidson® understand the potential hazards of warm weather riding.
The Importance of Hearing Protection
If you own a motorcycle and you haven’t thought about hearing protection, there’s a good chance you’ve been doing some serious harm to your ears without even realizing it. Sure, everyone knows that motorcycles are usually loud, but fewer know the true extent of the harm a motorcycle can do to your hearing. Luckily, protecting your ears from the damaging effects of motorcycle riding isn’t difficult. Read on to learn more, and when you’re ready to look at some of the most exciting Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, stpp by Biggs Harley-Davidson®. Our team of experienced riders will help you find the perfect bike for your personal style and riding experience.
Boom!™ Audio
The road is long and wind noise can get pretty dull after a while. If you were in a car, you wouldn’t have to think twice about how to stay entertained: you just turn up the music! Well with Harley-Davidson’s® 2017 touring motorcycles, the all new Boom! Audio System has the power to penetrate road noise and give you your tunes for those long hours of riding. If you’d like to see how well these systems really do on a motorcycle, come ask us to install one of these systems on your bike and turn up the volume! You can purchase a Boom! Audio Harleys at Biggs Harley-Davidson® near San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside and Encinitas, CA. Everyone should be able to ride to their own soundtrack, so jam out with a Boom! Audio on your new motorcycle.
Riding Safely
Motorcycles signify independence, freedom, and a thirst for power on the street. No other motorist is more in tune with the road than a Harley-Davidson® rider, as operating a bike requires much more skill and focus than any other street-legal vehicle out there. However, because it’s such a difficult vehicle to master, the first thing any rider must learn to account for is safety. You won’t be able to get very far without making sure you’re safe, so this guide gives a few recommendations for how to protect yourself from accidents and the potential harm you could experience in a crash. Remember that this article is not meant to replace a motorcycle training certification, but it still gives you some great tools to be prepared mentally. Apparel is one of the things we’ll talk about in here, so if you want to get some good gear for staying safe, come into biggs Harley-Davidson® near San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Encinitas, CA.
Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle Suspension
Suspension is one of those parts on your motorcycle that you might not think much about, probably because it doesn’t require much maintenance. This is unfortunate, as suspension is one of the most important aspects for performance on your motorcycle. Harley-Davidson® has worked hard to develop some of the best suspension systems you’ll find. Read on to learn about how suspension works and why Harley-Davidson®’s suspension is so unique.
LED Lights for Your Harley!
If you want to light up your ride, LED lighting might be the best choice around. LED lights will help you stand out from the pack and they’ll give your bike a customized look that will drive others wild with jealousy. With easy installation and nearly unlimited options for application, these lights are an easy choice. And these lights don’t just look great—they can be highly practical, too! If you’re looking for a quick and fun way to customize your bike, stop by Biggs Harley-Davidson. Located near San Diego, Carlsbad, and Encinitas, California, our talented team of technicians and riders will help you find the perfect look for your bike.
Harley-Davidson® Touring Customization Packages
Whether you love seeing the National Parks on two wheels, or you are getting ready for a cross country trip to next year’s big rally, touring is one of the most essential forms of motorcycle riding. Harley-Davidson® motorcycles were built for the open road, and now, with the new Touring Customization Packages, these excellent bikes are perfectly equipped for long trips. If you live near San Diego, California, Biggs Harley-Davidson® is one of the most trusted regional dealerships. Stop by our showroom and service center today to see all the best new motorcycles from Harley-Davidson®, and talk to our experienced customer service representatives about how you can customize your own bike with a Harley-Davidson® Touring Customization Package.
Harley-Davidson® Road King® Special
There’s no greater feeling than setting out on the open highway with no agenda and nothing holding you back. The all-new Harley-Davidson® Road King® Special is the perfect bike for just such a trip. With unbelievable power and performance, any trip will be more fun. And along the way, the aggressive, “back off”-styling will let everyone on the road know who’s the real king. When you’re ready for a test ride, call or stop by Biggs Harley-Davidson® in San Diego. We’re one of Southern California’s most trusted dealers for Harley-Davidson® thanks to our excellent customer service and can-do attitude. Our goal is to help you find your dream bike!
Harley-Davidson® Street Rod™
The hardest part of making a motorcycle isn’t making something that offers a quick thrill. The hardest part is making a bike that has power, excellent control, and a comfortable ride while also offering more thrills per mile than its competitors. With the 2017 Street Rod™, Harley-Davidson® has done just that. The resulting bike looks meaner, rides harder, and sounds better than just about anything else on the market. You may as well schedule your test ride now.
Motorcycles Helmets
When it comes to motorcycle helmets, you have a variety of styles to choose from. Biggs Harley-Davidson® wants you to know the choices you have when picking a helmet. Stop by our Motorclothes Department near San Diego, Carlsbad, and Encinitas.
Harley-Davidson® Cruiser Infotainment
If you’re not really interested in a touring bike, but get speaker envy when you one of our awesome Harley-Davidson® touring motorcycles ride by, then we’ve got some awesome accessories for you! Now you can build yourself a full featured infotainment system for your Harley-Davidson® cruiser! With solutions for communication, sound, and information, you can have it all, or pick what’s important to you, just check out these awesome infotainment accessories available here at Biggs Harley-Davidson® near San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, Poway, Rancho Santa Fe, and San Luis Rey, California.
Harley-Davidson® Reflective Gear
San Diego is known for its perfect weather, but we definitely get our share of rain and nasty weather, too. Biggs Harley-Davidson® near Carlsbad, Encinitas, Poway, and Oceanside, CA wants you to be safe if you decide to ride your motorcycle so we’re featuring the line of highly reflective Motorclothes® gear to keep you visible to other motorists.
Milwaukee-Eight™ Engine
Bigg’s Harley-Davidson® is your Harley Headquarters for the 2017 line of motorcycles. Our dealership proudly serves the nearby areas of San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Poway, Rancho Santa Fe, and San Luis Rey, CA. Included in the 2017 line-up is the Touring bike featuring the Milwaukee-Eight™ engine!
Screamin' Eagle Performance Upgrades
With 2017 Harley® motorcycles in full force, stop by Bigg’s Harley-Davidson® to customize your bike with the line of Screamin Eagle performance upgrades. We proudly serve the nearby areas of San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Poway, Rancho Santa Fe, and San Luis Rey, CA.