I'm 27, in the last 10 years my interest in Harleys has just kept growing, from needed to look when I hear that sound on the road to staring and any bike parked somewere and now obtaining my open licence, But to be honest i know nothing about them i know i'm attracted to them and the general features i like personally but i'm hungry for knowledge of not only the bikes themselveS (BIG TWINS? DYNA? FAT BOY) BUT also the culture. i know i am more attracted to what i have worked out is a the older "classic" bobbers and choppers i think but i don't have any idea what pan head and knuckle head means to the bloke who actually owns it i also know i don't like touring bikes basically i am asking for advice on where to start is there sites or even books? i want more knowledge cus the basic of it all is i I KNOW I WANT ONE i don't care how reliable or unreliable they are i just want one and want to ride one

cheers in advance  

If cost is a concern then start with a Sporty as you can get them used for under $10K; they are light and nimble and will leave the larger harleys in the dust in a drag as the power/weight ratio is top.  I ride one every day (no car!) so opted for a rubber mount engine to reduce vibration, fuel injected for no messing about (I have an aftermarket ECU though) and a belt drive which basically lasts forever with minimal maintenance.  Look at the 1200 engine as opposed to the 883 as the majority all seem to gravitate to the larger engine for some reason (I ride the 883 and it keeps me happy and out of trouble...lol)

But dollars dictate where you are and where you want to be. 

I recon go through bike sales.com search for:  used bikes, Harley Davidson, 1450cc and over, have a few beers on ice and look 

at what takes your eye. I personally like the softail rocker prices ATM with a bit of bartring you can pick up somebody pride and joy under 20k

with low ks. 

when you pick up your ride post some picks bro 

will depend on your size and what riding you plan on doing. but good luck & hope your enjoying riding one soon.

What ever but something you will blend with and more than likely skin knuckles on and swear a great deal at, and say wtf have I dun. 

But that"s living.. aye..