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List 3 things...
Awright let's hear from the those of you who have been at this for a while...
If you had to list 3 "do's" for a new rider of a HD bike, what would they be? No suggestion too dumb!
If you had to list 3 "do's" for a new rider of a HD bike, what would they be? No suggestion too dumb!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: SoCal
2. Make the bike fit you.
3. Make motorcycling a part of your life and not a lifestyle.
Tourer
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1. take Moto Training
2. Practice Slow speed moves (Parking lot) turns to left/right full lock from a start position, "U turns" etc. anything "slow speed that is needed, then repeat evertime you go out for 1/2 hour, (I still do this most everytime!
3. See number 2 above
I can not believe the riders i see having problems with slow speed moves, they are "good" at going fast! but stopping and turning is another issue!
MyRide7
2. Practice Slow speed moves (Parking lot) turns to left/right full lock from a start position, "U turns" etc. anything "slow speed that is needed, then repeat evertime you go out for 1/2 hour, (I still do this most everytime!
3. See number 2 above
I can not believe the riders i see having problems with slow speed moves, they are "good" at going fast! but stopping and turning is another issue!
MyRide7
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From: Nomad
New rider of an HD? so, not a new rider of motorcycles in general, just HDs.
1. Buy the HD service manual
2. Buy the right torque wrenches
3. When you mod an HD, go for comfort before performance, because the performance will never be that great anyway.....it's a top-shelf cruising bike. go for comfort and enjoy it.
1. Buy the HD service manual
2. Buy the right torque wrenches
3. When you mod an HD, go for comfort before performance, because the performance will never be that great anyway.....it's a top-shelf cruising bike. go for comfort and enjoy it.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Vegas
1. Ask any question.
2. Watch out for all the crazy cagers.
3. Enjoy that Harley.
2. Watch out for all the crazy cagers.
3. Enjoy that Harley.
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1. Do go on forums and ask questions.
2. Always listen to the answers.
3. Never ask a question like that again.
2. Always listen to the answers.
3. Never ask a question like that again.
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