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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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The past few months I've been on this site every day, however this is the first time posting.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; I'm taking a MSF course in August, and I just recently (with the guidance of this forum) purchased a 2003 Sportster 883C.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; I rode it today around the neighborhood for the first time, and I have to say that I'm now feeling a lot less intimidated. Thanks to everyone for their great advice and I hope this is the first of many many more posts.


 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Being that was the first post (this is the 2nd!)... how do I make my pictures a thumbnail?

Never mind.. I think I figured it out

 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Welcome Steve-&nbsp\\; There is all sorts of goo info for new members in the new members forum.&nbsp\\; As for posting pics, the web site is sick right now, it should be better soon.&nbsp\\; I have had the best luck with choosing the embed piture in post box at the bottom of your post window.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Welcome to the forum Steve. The course will teach you how to survive out there, the more miles you ride the more at ease you will become. Nice looking Sporty.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Congrats on the nice new ride, and welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Nice lookin scoot.
welcome to the family
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Welcome to the forum Steve. Very nice looking scoot you have there. I highly recommend the course that you are about to take. Remember all that you learn and ride safe.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Welcome !! The rider course is a great idea. I just spent 5 hours in 90 + degrees today taking the exp. rider course. It was a good refresher !! Later, Phil...
 
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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congrats and welcome from ga. get alot of rest that "msf" course wore me out
 
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