Riding Position.....the Ergonomic Triangle

We've all heard the term 'riding position' but what exactly does it mean?

Motorcycles have an ergonomic triangle.  An ergonomic triangle refers to the distance between the seat & the handle bars, the seat & the foot position, and the distance & position between the handlebars and the foot position.

Riding position is critical in managing road fatigue, as well as maximizing control of your motorcycle.
Riders come in all shapes & sizes.
Height, inseam, & the length of your arms all play a part in the equation.
It's important to consider your physical stature when choosing a motorcycle or when outfitting your current bike to make it more comfortable & easy to ride.

Harley offers a wide variety of seats, handlebars, risers, and foot controls to custom fit your Harley-Davidson to your liking & get you out there on the way to your next adventure!!!

Sonny Farmer



Riding Thru, A Poem by Amanda Mapel

Under the wheels,

Under my feet,

Pass mile upon mile

Of old fields of wheat.

And out of the corner

No, the tip of my eye,

There are fields of green

Just passing right by.

No matter how much

I have in the bank

Or how much I owe

On this bike now I thank.

The mercy of nature

For the fields I see

And the fertile land

In the heart of me. 

Amanda Mapel

A Glimpse of "Hope"

Have you ever felt as if you were a part of something much bigger than yourself?
That some events in your life were being orchestrated by more than chance or even cause and effect? This story is a perfect example of that and I feel fortunate to have played a small part in something beautiful but rarely seen.....

This Saturday was a gorgeous day and the parking lot at our dealership was full like many Spring Saturdays.  
All types of people on their 2 wheeled and 3 wheeled machines decorated our lot in a show of diversity, enjoying the day and exercising the right to ride.
A lady pulled into the parking lot on an old Honda, from the mid 80's, that had seen many miles of adventure, festooned with an assortment of gear.
It brought to mind images of nomadic tribes long ago.

Riding in a pouch she had strapped to her, and resting on the bike's tank, was a tiny wired haired dog.  It was clear he had been loving every mile!

She began to socialize and stretch her legs as folks passing looked at her rig.  It was something you don't see everyday!
This gal was a biker, a REAL biker, that lives on the road.

We saw her Kansas license plate.
One of our salesmen, "Brumy", said her name was Michelle.
I walked up to her, introduced myself, and she introduced me to her dog, appropriately named "2 Lane Blacktop"!

As we talked, she said she had come from California and was out on the road.  I learned she had no permanent address and camped nightly.  She said she and 2 Lane just pull off on a dirt road and look for a spot for the evening, rarely using a campground.
She was independent and a gypsy.  She kept everything she owned in this world on her bike, including her little dog.

The bike was tired, leaked oil and the road had not been kind to it.  But, she was proud and thankful to "own it outright."

I introduced her to John, one of our regular HDC customers and they hit it off!
You see, Michelle represents freedom and courage as well as independence, the core values that formed our country years ago.
She does what many of us would do, if we could.  She is happy and asks nothing from anyone along the way.
We've all thought about it at one time or another but don't take the plunge.  Responsibilities, finances, loved ones and other ties may bind us.
Maybe we don't hit the road because we like the comfort of our own bed at night, a home cooked meal, or a hot shower.
It's not until you venture out of you comfort zone that you are truly free!

Her oil leaking mount could give up the ghost and break down on her any day.  The quart of oil strapped to the crash bars was a grim reminder.  Her love of this lifestyle may soon be cut short by mechanical imperfection and the effects of many miles on the road.

John was so moved by her life story that he bought her an 800CC Suzuki trade in we had here at HDC.  He forever changed the life of this weary traveler!  John wanted nothing in return except to know that a part of him would be out on the road with Michelle, riding every mile!

She got emotional and felt blessed as her new friend helped her move all of her worldly possessions onto her new bike.  John even offered to store her old Honda in his garage until she wants it and he'll ship it to her....anywhere!

John's generosity is a reminder that there are still good people in this world, doing good things.  I was glad I had introduced them to each other.

In the whole scheme of life, I know, in my heart, this was not a chance meeting.
When Michelle signed her paperwork, we learned her last name was Hope...unbelievable, but true!

A prayer circle formed around her new bike.  A prayer of thanks and blessings of safety prepared her for her ride.
I heard another lady tell John that he would be blessed.
"No ma'am", John said.  "I already have been."

Sonny Farmer

Harley-Davidson of Cartersville's JUMPSTART Motorcycle Simulator

Have you ever been on anything as fun as this???
Come to Harley-Davidson of Cartersville for a free ride on our Jumpstart motorcycle simulator.  Feel what it's like to ride a Harley without leaving the parking lot!!!!

Georgia On My Mind

As riders in Georgia, we have a huge advantage.
We have some of the best riding spots right here at home.
A few of my favorite areas are Savannah, Suches, Dahlonega, Helen, and Hiawassee.
In our state, we can see the coast, mountains, forests, and long winding roads.

There are many old state routes, some popular and some forgotten.

Highway 278 is a beautiful road for a westward jaunt that goes the scenic route all the way to Alabama.
Highway 411 is another long road that feels like it was made for motorcycles.
Others are Highway 60, 53, 27, 5, 78, and many, many more.

Whether you are planning a day trip or a weekend excursion, Georgia has a lot of roads that are ready to take you to your next adventure!
I've lived in other states but will always view Georgia as home....a motorcyclist's paradise!

Sonny Farmer

2011 Harley-Davidson Black Denim Fat Bob

SWEEEEET!!!!

Brand new...waitin' on you!  Call us at 678/721-0203.

The Test Ride

One of the most valuable tools at your disposal, as a motorcycle consumer, is the test ride.
Harley-Davidson of Cartersville proudly offer our customers a test ride to help them decide which bike is the right one for them.

Harley-Davidson's model line-up is both diverse and comprehensive covering many styles, sizes, riding positions and price ranges.

It is important to select "the" bike, not just "a" bike.
The more you like your motorcycle, the more miles you're likely to put on it.

Sitting on a motorcycle in the showroom, pales to comparison to feeling the thunder of the bike beneath you roar to life as you start it up for a test ride!
How the bike feels, while riding it down the road, will help you decide on the correct model as well as determine any plans for modifications and accessories.

Come in and visit our Sales Team today for a test ride!
Let us help you discover your next bike.
Your journey can begin with a twist of the throttle!
Let's Ride!!!!!!!

Sonny Farmer

2002 Heritage Softail Springer

2011 Night Rod Special

2 Wheeled Thoughts

• Midnight bugs taste the best.
• The best alarm clock is sunrise on chrome.
• Never mistake horse power from staying power.
• Well trained reflexes are quicker than luck.

• If you don't ride in the rain, you don't ride.
• Sometimes the fastest way to get there is to stop for the night.
• A bike on the road is better than 2 in the garage.
• Never be ashamed to unlearn an old habit.

• Saddlebags can never hold everything you want but always hold everthing you need.

• Gray haired riders didn't get that way by luck.
• Maintenance is as much an art as a science.

• The only good view of thunderstorms is in your rear view mirror.

AND......

• Only a Biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window!!!

Sonny Farmer

Preowned Bike of the Week 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard

SWEEEET!!

Video by Sonny Farmer

Ride For A Cure 4/16/11

Chad Lester talks about ''A Ride For A Cure", a motorcycle ride benefiting Relay For Life & the American Cancer Society.