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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 08:53 PM
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1. Ride for yourself, wear what you want.
2. Mind your own affairs.
3. Stop for stranded bikers.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 09:14 PM
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Assless chaps and fingerless gloves are a must. Also make sure to wear as many HD branded clothes as you can at any given time. Doo rags are a plus. And bonus points for a vest with dozens of patches.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by boe1971200
Assless chaps and fingerless gloves are a must. Also make sure to wear as many HD branded clothes as you can at any given time. Doo rags are a plus. And bonus points for a vest with dozens of patches.

Going to throw him to the wolves straight out of the box, huh?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 10:10 PM
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Isn't there a book or sticky for this stuff? Being new a riding just means USE COMMON SENSE.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 11:06 PM
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If you are going to wave...(AND you should)....Wave at all bikers...
Don't just wave at Harley riders....Folks on Mopeds and Rice burners got feeling to...
And if you are tired and just give the middle finger wave....Most guys will understand..Hells Angels and Outlaws excluded...


Also if you are going to bar hop..You say you won't but sooner or later you will and when you do you will meet some hot biker babe...Remember treat her with respect...Chances are her boyfriend (or Girlfriend) is much bigger than you....

 
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 11:13 PM
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This short video should give you some pointers on new rider apparel! Good Luck....
 
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 03:56 AM
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Consider joining the Black Widows M/C
 
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 05:25 AM
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Just don't wave like a sissyboy......
 
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Be prepared for comments and have thick skin. Don't judge people by appearances. They'll be judging you, so remember not all is as it seems. If you dish it, you gotta take it. Wear what you want. Don't worry about what others wear. If you like Harley logo stuff, wear it. If it makes you happy, who cares?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 07:20 AM
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Ride your own ride. Don't criticize other's rides. Wave if you want, but don't wave at the expense of your situational awareness.

My son just started riding. Bought a Suzuki C50. I like my Harley Bar and Shield Mesh jacket, with Armor. So I bought one for him. I'm sure some people will call him a poser now. But it is one of the few Harley Jackets that works better than other brands available. So I am going to warn him some ******** may give him crap. Don't be one of them.
Ride safe.
 
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