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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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I got my first motorcycle and of course it's a Harley. It's a 2005 Softail Springer with 5300 miles on it beautiful in every way. I had a great friend help me close the deal for a great price. I had so much fun on my ride this morning, I'm hoping it doesn't rain this afternoon so I can take another ride.
 
Old Jun 20, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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It is dangerous to ride barefoot without a helmet.
 
Old Jun 20, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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I ride an FXD, but if I were going to ride something else, it might just be a Springer. There's just something about that front end.

You need to learn a lot about riding before you just jump out there in the real world on that thing. Baby steps.
 
Old Jun 20, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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Congrats and welcome. Love springers. Hope you took the ribbon off before the ride..
 
Old Jun 20, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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It is dangerous to ride barefoot without a helmet.
He went to LSU. Whaddya expect?
 
Old Jun 20, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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Brave93,

Congrats! Ride safe.
That's a beautiful bike you got there.

If you haven't taken the MSF course I highly recommend it.

Cheers,

Tom
 
Old Jun 20, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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Beautiful bike. Really beautiful. Have fun with it.

There's a DVD called "Ride Like a Pro" that has some excellent advice in it. Stuff that I had never figured out on my own in several years of riding.
 
Old Jun 20, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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Welcome, enjoy the ride. Beautiful bike. Congratulations!!
 
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