Whether interest rates are high or low or it’s the end of a model year with lots of incentives, motorcycle buyers tend to make the same mistakes when shopping for a motorcycle loan. Here are four common mistakes motorcycle buyers make with motorcycle loans:

1.)  Shopping for a motorcycle before shopping for a motorcycle loan:  Many motorcycle buyers enter the showroom looking for a motorcycle before they determine how much money a motorcycle lender is willing to loan to them for the purchase of a motorcycle. There is no need to shop for a $20,000 Harley Davidson motorcycle, if a lender is only willing to provide a loan amount of $10,000.

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Trivia Answers!

1.)  Which letter does the Harley Davidson Company use to designate sportster motorcycles?

V

G

X (correct)

W

2.) Which is the longest running model among the Harley Davidson products?

Dyna

Sportster (correct)

Softail

VRSC

This Week’s Trivia Questions!

40. A stock HD Sporter 883 can provide up to 45 HP. 

 True

 False

41. The following are all Sporter models launched over the years. Only one of them is not. Which one? 

 XLD-883

 XR-750

 XLH-1200

 XLX-61

Stay tuned to our next blog for Trivia Answers!

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• 21st Annual ABATE State Rally
  SEP. 4-7. Meeker County Fairgrounds, Litchfield. Info: 800-224-6570; www.abatemn.org
• 19th Annual FORR Homecoming Rally
  SEP. 4-7. Pulaski County Shrine Club Park, Buckhorn. Info:800-448-3677; www.forr.net
• Ride For Kids
  SEP. 20. St. Louis. Info: 800-253-6530; www.rideforkids.org
• M/C Swap Meet
  SEP. 27. Twin Drive In Theater, Independence. Info: 816-228-5811; www.jwswapmeet.com
• Street Vibrations
  SEP. 23-27. Reno. Info: 800-200-4557; www.road-shows.com
• 15th Annual Roar to the Shore Rally
  SEP. 10-13. Wildwood. Info: 609-729-8870; www.roartotheshoreonline.com
• 3rd Annual Rio Rancho Thunder Rally
  SEP. 11-13. Albuquerque. Info: 505-379-3077; www.rioranchothunder.com
• Cherokee Survivors Fall Rally
  SEP. 11-13. Cherokee. Info: 865-977-5858; www.cherokeerally.com
• Easyriders Rodeo Tour
  SEP. 2-7. Chillicothe. Info: 800-962-9857; www.easyridersevents.com
• USA Motorcycle Tattoo Classic
  SEP. 18-20. Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton. Info:330-327-2627; www.usamotorcycle-tattooclassic.com
• Motorcycle Swap Meet
  SEP. 20. Admiral Twin Drive-In, Tulsa. Info: 816-456-4415; www.jwswapmeet.com
• 3rd Annual Flight 93 Run
  SEP. 5. Curran Fromhold, Prison Complex, Philadelphia. Info:215-708-7928; www.brothersforflight93.com
• Rally on the River
  SEP. 10-13. Splash Magic Campground, Northumberland. Info: 800-243-1056; www.parallyontheriver.com
• Roar in the Mountains
  SEP. 18-20. Hollidaysburg. Info: 814-215-9022; www.roarinthemountains.com
• Junebug Boogie Fall Rally
  SEP. 24-26. Cookeville. Info: 931-498-2250; www.junebugboogie.com
• 4th Annual Ride To The River
  SEP. 25-27. Apache Pass. Info: 512-446-3211, 866-300-6370; www.apachepass.com
• Annual International M/C Speed Trials
  SEP. TBA. Bonneville Salt Flats, Wendover. Info: www.speedtrialsbybub.com
• Killington Classic Touring Rally
  SEP. TBA. Killington. Info: www.killingtonclassic.com
• 28th Annual Oyster Run
  SEP. 27. Anacortes. Info: 360-671-7575; www.oysterrun.org
• Black River Rumble Scenic Ride
  SEP. 24-27. NCN North Campground, Black River Falls. Info:888-345-2267; www.blackriverrumble.com
• 27th Hub City MC End of Summer Run
  SEP.5-6. Guernsey. Info: 307-836-2004;307-836-9288

Last Week’s Harley Trivia Answers!

1.  Which was the very efficient Harley Davidson motorcycle produced at the request of the US army, but which was never marketed?

Harley Davidson XA (Correct)

Harley Davidson WA

Harley Davidson VA

Harley Davidson UA

2.  Who of the following owned a Harley Davidson?

Bruce Springsteen

Elvis Presley (Correct)

Jimi Hendrix

John Lennon

This Week’s Trivia Questions!

1.)  Which letter does the Harley Davidson Company use to designate sportster motorcycles?

V

G

X

W

2.) Which is the longest running model among the Harley Davidson products?

Dyna

Sportster

Softail

VRSC

Stay tuned to our next blog for Trivia Answers!

Hello UHP!

Looks like summer is almost coming to an end.  For some of you that might not change much, but it sure does for us folks in the Midwest.  Let’s enjoy whats left of the nice weather!

Is there anyone out there involved in a Local Harley Chapter?  Most Harley Fan are aware but for those who may be new to Harley Life, I’d like to remind you that if you are an owner of a Harley Davidson motorcycle, you have the chance to become a member of an elite group known as HOG – Harley Owners Group.

There are more than 1 million HOG members around the globe who have unified to show their passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. HOG members are diehard Harley fans who experience the thrill of belonging to an elite club.  Find one in your area!

Find Local Chapter Here!

Trivia Answers!

Reminders!

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  If  you have a Harley Event coming up that you are hosting or just know of, please be sure to add it to our UHP Events Calendar! 


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  If you are looking to make some extra money, use our Sell Section to sell your Harley gear, parts, bikes and accessories! 

Last week’s Trivia Answers!

1.    Which Harley Davidson was produced from the design of the German motorcycle DKW RT125, got by them after the II World War?

Cramer

Bummer

Hummer (Correct)

Shimmer

2.  Which car company collaborated with Harley Davidson in 1999?

Peugeot

Chevrolet

Mercedes

Ford (Correct

This Weeks Harley Trivia Questions!

1.  Which was the very efficient Harley Davidson motorcycle produced at the request of the US army, but which was never marketed?

Stay Tuned to our next blog for ANSWERS!

Hello UHP!

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Is there anyone out there looking to sell their Harley, perhaps to get a newer model?  If so, you should check out our recent article on Getting Your Harley Ready for Sale! It walks you through all the essential steps that you need to take before putting your Harley up for sale.  Click here to start reading!

You should also know that UHP is a great place to put your Harley on the market.  If you log in to your account and go to our Sell Section you can follow a few simple steps.  Sellers can list their bikes and get instant access to thousands of Harley buyers looking for that bike.

If you don’t already have a UHP account get one now and start buying and selling Harley parts and bikes!  Just go to our Register Section!  Once registered you can begin taking full advantage of everything UHP has to offer!

Trivia Answers!

Last Week’s Trivia Answers!

1.    Where is the Harley Davidson museum being built, which will display all its models till date?

Near Kashwakamak Lake

Tennessee

Menomonee Valley (Correct)

Milwaukee

2.    What are Harley Davidson owners called?

Hogs (Correct)

Jaguars

Zebras

Gazelles

This week’s Trivia Questions!

1.    Which Harley Davidson was produced from the design of the German motorcycle DKW RT125, got by them after the II World War?

Cramer

Bummer

Hummer

Shimmer

2.  Which car company collaborated with Harley Davidson in 1999?

Peugeot

Chevrolet

Mercedes

Ford

Stay Tuned to our next blog for ANSWERS!

Have you checked out our latest article on Motorcycle Restoration Tips? Motorcycle Restoration might sound a little complicated for most of us. But in reality, it is a fun and great hobby for handy people with a passion for bikes. To learn more click on the link above!

Last week’s Trivia Answers!

1. Who of the following uses Harley Davidson’s?

Domino’s Pizza delivery men

Beach lifeguards

US police force (Correct)

Staff within the NASA building

2. Which state is the Harley Davidson office based in?

Connecticut

California

Oklahoma

Wisconsin (Correct)

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21″ CHROME FRONT WHEEL SPOKES

Harley SPORTSTER Chrome Battery Side Cover

MB2 Women Motorcycle Police RIDING Patrolling Boots

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This week’s Trivia Questions!

1. Where is the Harley Davidson museum being built, which will display all its models till date?

Near Kashwakamak Lake

Tennessee

Menomonee Valley

Milwaukee

2. What are Harley Davidson owners called?

Hogs

Jaguars

Zebras

Gazelles

Stay tunes to next week’s blog for Trivia Answers!

Let’s get started by announcing the answers to last week’s Trivia Questions!

1. Which of the following of its components does Harley Davidson license out?

Its logo (correct)

Its V-twin engine

Its design

Its brand name

2. Which of the following is a name for a big V-twin engine Harley Davidson product?

Axhead

Shovelhead (correct)

Drumhead

Hammerhead

Summer is the great time for Harley Rides and Events. If you know of any great events coming up please post them on our Harley Events Calendar!

We would also like to see more of you posting pictures of your bikes! Its fast and easy to share your favorite pictures of your Harley. Just simply login and go to our Member Photo page!

Lastly, I’d like to remind all of your that finding Harley parts and bikes is easier than ever on Usedhogparts.com. Simple Browse All Categories for what you are looking for. You can also sell your parts and bikes to other users by going to our Sell Harley Parts Section! We encourage you all to take advantage of these areas of our website.

This week’s Trivia Questions:

1. Who of the following uses Harley Davidson’s?

Domino’s Pizza delivery men

Beach lifeguards

US police force

Staff within the NASA building

2. Which state is the Harley Davidson office based in?

Connecticut

California

Oklahoma

Wisconsin

Stay tunes to next week’s blog for Trivia Answers!

We have the answers to last week’s trivia question too! Check them out below: 

1. C.H. Lang opened the very first Harley Davidson dealership. In which city was this store opened?
 
 Milwaukee
 Cleveland
 Detroit
 *Chicago (correct)
 
2. In 1911 Harley Davidson patented their logo. What is this famous logo titled?
 
 “Bar and Cross”
 “Bar and Hammer”
 “Bar and Eagle”
 *”Bar and Shield” (correct)

Have you had a chance to check out our latest article on Harley Davidson Shovelhead Motorcycle Engines?  If not, be sure to read it!  For those of you that would like to learn a bit more about the Shovelhead Engine, this article will teach you the basics.

Lastly, don’t forget to stay active in our Harley Forums!  It’s a great place to stay connected to our Used Hog Parts community.  Feel free to ask questions, as well as just talk about your bike, any rides you are planning, ect.  We would all love to hear your stories. 

This weeks Triva Question!

1.  Which of the following of its components does Harley Davidson license out?

Its logo
Its V-twin engine
Its design
Its brand name
 
2.  Which of the following is a name for a big V-twin engine Harley Davidson product?

Axhead
Shovelhead
Drumhead
Hammerhead

Stay tuned for next weeks blog with Trivia Answers!

First I’d like to start by announcing the correct answers to last week’s Trivia Questions.  The questions and answers are listed below:

1. In 1965, a world land speed record of 177.225 mph for 250CC motorcycles on a modified Harley-Davidson Sprint was set. What is the name of the man who set this record?

 George Reeder

 George Rueter

 George Rider

 George Roeder (Correct)

2. In 1974, Harley-Davidson built a second manufacturing plant. Which city and state was this plant built in?

 Harrisburg, PA

 Erie, PA

 Pittsburgh, PA

 York, PA (Correct)

Secondly, I would also like to direct all of you to our most recent article informing all of you on today’s Must Have Harley Apparel.  Summer is around the corner and you are going to want to know how to dress up your body to match your bike!  Check out the article by either clicking on the above link or by going to our article section of UHP.  For great Harley Related Apparel make sure to check out our UHP Store!

Lastly, we have updated the design of our UHP Myspace page and would love for all of you to check it out! Friend request us and follow up with all our newest updates. 

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This week’s Trivia Questions!

1. C.H. Lang opened the very first Harley Davidson dealership. In which city was this store opened?

 Milwaukee

 Cleveland

 Detroit

 *Chicago

2. In 1911 Harley Davidson patented their logo. What is this famous logo titled?

 “Bar and Cross”

 “Bar and Hammer”

 “Bar and Eagle”

 *”Bar and Shield”

Stay tuned to next week’s blog for the Trivia Answers!

Greetings to all of you!  We hope all of you are enjoying your summer so far.  We also hope that everyone is enjoying our new website design and functionality.  Our goal was to make changes to improve your experience with Used Hog Parts and make it more User-Friendly.  If you have any comments or suggestions please feel free to write us about them. Contact Us

We would also like to remind all of you to check out our UHP Store!  Our T-shirt designs are becoming increasingly popular.  Again, if you have any suggestions for new and improved designs and styles please send us an email and let us know what’s on your mind!

Lastly, I know times are tough for everyone right now, but that’s all the more reason to try and make some extra cash so please don’t hesitate to post your Harley parts in our sell section! 

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Trivia Questions! (Stay tuned to our next blog for Trivia Answers)

1. In 1965, a world land speed record of 177.225 mph for 250CC motorcycles on a modified Harley-Davidson Sprint was set. What is the name of the man who set this record?

 George Reeder

 George Rueter

 George Rider

 George Roeder

2. In 1974, Harley-Davidson built a second manufacturing plant. Which city and state was this plant built in?

 Harrisburg, PA

 Erie, PA

 Pittsburgh, PA

 York, PA

1. The Sportster
2. The Fatboy
3. The Lowrider
4. The Comfort Ride

B    In 1965, a world land speed record of 177.225 mph for 250CC motorcycles on a modified Harley-Davidson Sprint was set. What is the name of the man who set this record?

1. George Reeder
2. George Rueter
3. George Rider
4. George Roeder

ANSWERS: A – 1 ; B. – 4