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Jan 29, 2012 | 12:43 AM

#31

Croc_HOG

4th Gear

Joined: Jan 2012

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From: Katy, TX

I also recently got my first street bike, a 2010 Road King and it appears that we both live in Katy. Originally I wanted a Fat Boy but I have hopes of taking my wife on some cross country trips so decided on the touring class after months of thinking it over. I couldn't figure out how to send you a direct message. I just joined this forum today. I own Pulliam Pools on 99 just south of I-10 so give me a call there and we'll go riding.

Jan 29, 2012 | 01:44 AM

#32

NC D'LUXE

Road Warrior

Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 1,855

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From: North Carolina

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Originally Posted by Croc_HOG

Croc, welcome aboard and congrats on your new RK! You won't be able to send Private Messages (PM) until you have 5 posts and have been a member for 5 days. May want to swing by the new member area and introduce yourself. You'll find a lot of great folks and information here at HDForums!

Jan 29, 2012 | 02:52 AM

#33

nikonf8

Supporter

Joined: Jul 2006

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bike

once you get a taste it never leaves you. you are now hooked for life

Jan 29, 2012 | 03:34 AM

#34

dickey

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Mar 2010

Posts: 19,976

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From: Florida

Let's see some pics of that muddafudda!

Jan 29, 2012 | 04:19 AM

#35

Phantomryder

Road Master

Joined: Jan 2005

Posts: 873

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After 25 years of riding, I still have that grin on my face everytime I take to the road. Nothing like it...
Ride Safe

Jan 29, 2012 | 05:52 AM

#36

Blk and Chrome

Elite HDF Member

Joined: Jun 2008

Posts: 4,109

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From: Connecticut

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Originally Posted by nikonf8

once you get a taste it never leaves you. you are now hooked for life

Well said, be safe out there

Jan 29, 2012 | 08:27 AM

#37

tmitchellof PG

Elite HDF Member

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 3,718

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From: Punta Gorda,FL

Congratulations.
Aside from always staying alert, try to stay as relaxed as possible. Some new riders tend to ride tensed up with a real tight grip on the handlebars. This tends to slow down your reaction time, if you have to make any quick adjustments.
The first time I rode a motorcycle, a dog ran out in front of me and I ran over it.
Tom

Jan 29, 2012 | 09:14 AM

#38

CHOPPIN' CHARLIE

Road Master

Joined: Oct 2009

Posts: 862

Likes: 3

From: East Tennessee

Cherry jumper/rider

Quick, someone give this feller/female rider the hazards of the front brake. That is the best I can do. Each time I go for the lever I get flash backs of careful. Hope I can eventually get comfortable with it but cannot get it out of my mind how quick and easy it has dumped me. Been a couple of years but hard to forget.