, the bike is a 2010 Fat Boy Lo.
Busted my cherry today
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,345
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From: Rhode Island, USA
Congrats! I recently started riding again after 30 years. Got a "learner" bike in mid August, bought my Harley ('10 Deluxe) in mid September and between the two of them rode over 5000 miles before storing the bike for the winter.
Happy new year and ENJOY!
Happy new year and ENJOY!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,016
Likes: 277
From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
Went out for my first road ride ever today. Other than the crease on the seat and the grin on my face there was no permanent damage. I've had the bike since July (bought it used with 970 miles) but didn't get my endorsement until Oct and just got the 1k service and state inspection today. You know how I feel? Like I just found the last piece of the puzzle. 
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 5,323
Likes: 37
From: NJ
Oct1949..you changed the photo...looks cool...where are you in the bar? Happy new year my friend.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 288
Likes: 2
From: Sweet Home Alabama!
Congrats! Do yourself a favor and do everything at your own pace. Don't let anybody decide when you "should be ready" to do certain things, etc. If something makes you uncomfortable, work your up to it, and don't be shy about letting the people you're riding with know it. When I first started riding years ago, one of my buddies wanted to ride handlebar to handlebar from the get go and it almost caused me to wipe out both of us because I was so nervous. If I had that to do over, I would tell told him to stay the hell out of my lane if I was uncomfortable. I was more worried about looking like a wuss than being safe. Don't concern yourself with appearance until you get comfortable on your bike! Just my .02...
Be safe, and enjoy the ride!
Be safe, and enjoy the ride!
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 932
Likes: 2
From: Pacific NorthWest Territory
Depends on what is meant by tailgating. I use cars/trucks as a shield; far back enough so that I can stop in time, but close enough that people don't try to cut me off.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
From: Texas
97HeritageSpringer said it....ride your ride. There is always at least one buddy who needs to impress all and will push you to ride faster etc. You'll enjoy it more and be safer just riding on your comfort zone. It will evolve.
Enjoy and welcome to ride! There is nothing better you can do with your clothes on!
Enjoy and welcome to ride! There is nothing better you can do with your clothes on!
, Welcome from East Tennessee