| For more than 100 years the name Harley Davidson | | | | motorcycles where the frame has no suspension. So |
| has been closely associated with custom motorcycles. | | | | the ride is much more rigid and a lot less comfortable. |
| Certainly there are many Harley Davidson terms that | | | | These types of motorcycles are not really suitable |
| are used by the creators of custom choppers today | | | | for being ridden any distance on. |
| and which have been round for many years now. | | | | 4. Softail - This particular term is used to indicate that |
| Below we take a look at just a few of these. | | | | the motorcycle does have a suspension system but |
| 1. Big Twin - This particular term relates to the size | | | | which is hidden from us seeing it. Normally the |
| of the engines being used in not just Harley Davidson | | | | suspension is situated underneath the engine and |
| Motorcycles but all custom choppers today. Although | | | | provides you with a much smoother ride. |
| they are known as big twins the engine sizes vary | | | | 5. Low Rider - This is a term that was given to |
| from 883cc to ones as large as 1584cc. | | | | motorcycles where the riding position is considerably |
| 2. Ape Hangers - This term relates to a particular | | | | lower than would normally be found on a motorcycle |
| style of handlebars which will be fitted to custom | | | | in the 1970's. There are many machines that will be |
| motorcycles. Unlike other handlebars these ones raise | | | | classed as a low rider but one of the most well |
| the hands of the rider to above the height of their | | | | known of them all is the Harley Davidson Super |
| shoulders. | | | | Glider. |
| 3. Hardtail - This term in most often used for those | | | | |