List 3 things...
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,542
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From: In your head rent free
Do use it as an excuse to go someplace you've never been before.
Do ride it in the rain, cold, dark, wind and anything else nature throws at you.
Do ride it because it's what you want to do, not because you want somebody else to see you do it.
Do ride it in the rain, cold, dark, wind and anything else nature throws at you.
Do ride it because it's what you want to do, not because you want somebody else to see you do it.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 46,845
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From: Land of the Free, Home of Jack Daniel's
Easy on the front break in gravel, wet leaves, grass, sand, ect.
On some slow speed turns, give her a little power and a little rear break, this makes the bike want to stand up.
Last, but not least. New riders should only stop at evey other bar, not evey bar.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,642
Likes: 6
From: Forest Lake, Mn
1. Be CAREFUL who you flip the "bird" at !!!! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfKwE...eature=related
2. Ride HARD, Ride FAST
3. PRAY HARDER and FASTER !!!!!
Oh yeah, SMILE a lot, too. Ya never know who is takin' your pic !!!!! (Peshally IF you are a "known associate")
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfKwE...eature=related
2. Ride HARD, Ride FAST
3. PRAY HARDER and FASTER !!!!!
Oh yeah, SMILE a lot, too. Ya never know who is takin' your pic !!!!! (Peshally IF you are a "known associate")
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Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Rock Hill, SC
1. Take advantage of rider courses to keep your skill set up -lifelong learning
2. Ensure the bike fits - esp when making modifications
3. Read the owner & maintenance manuals
2. Ensure the bike fits - esp when making modifications
3. Read the owner & maintenance manuals
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Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 766
Likes: 3
From: SoCal Desert
I'm impressed that the thread isn't littered with silly responses...good on ya guys.
Three things:
1. Get the manuals for your bike and use them.
2. Remember that bright lights on your backside helps keep you alive. Get a Brightass light.
3. Don't "try to keep up"; just ride at your own pace.
Three things:
1. Get the manuals for your bike and use them.
2. Remember that bright lights on your backside helps keep you alive. Get a Brightass light.
3. Don't "try to keep up"; just ride at your own pace.