Just Purchased First Harley
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Just Purchased First Harley
I just purchased my first Harley Davidson motorcycle, a 2013 Sportster Forty Eight. I own several Japanese Motorcycles both Street and Dirt, but this is my first Harley. I was looking in the classified to purchase a luggage rack for the new bike, I replied to the post, but I am not sure how I would complete the purchase since I am a new member. I don't think I can send a Private Message since I am not an active HD Forums member. Is this true since I am not an active member I can only receive Private Messages but I can't send? Thanks
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Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding.
Good Luck!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding.
Good Luck!
