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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Congrats - returning rookie here - MSF sign up is one week from tomorrow. I'll be first in line as they fill up crazy fast!

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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by oldairboater
Congrats. Be careful out there. The learning curve is a bitch. New riders make a lot of the statistics.

and that bitch hurts if you f' up. Take the MSF course. Fun couple of days, save $ on insurance etc. Ride safe.
 
Old Feb 21, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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Congrats!!

little bit of advice, if you have never ridden a Harley.....don't do it until you are ready to change bikes anyway(even if someone offers to let you ride theirs). I made this mistake while owning/riding a Honda Shadow. It made me dislike my Shadow a bit while waiting for another 8 years until I could swing my first Harley. The person who let me ride their Harley that day, knew I was hooked when I returned on their bike and saw my face when I climbed off of their bike. Not really trying to knock Honda, for they make a decent bike....but it just isn't a Harley and ignorance is bliss when it comes to that area.
 
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Took the safety course and it was exactly what I needed. Definitely helped me and I would highly recommend it.
 
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Congratulations, good luck and hit up MSF for the riding course it keeps your knees in the breeze and *** outta the grass.
 
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Woot! way to go...remember you turn into a pumpkin when the sun goes down lol..well in calif anyway
 
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Good advice here. Since I am a newbie, I will definitely take some safety courses.
 
Old Feb 25, 2013 | 06:40 AM
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Wow! You've been a member here since 2008 and you're just getting your permit? I guess patience is a virtue...Congrats!
 
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Wow! You've been a member here since 2008 and you're just getting your permit? I guess patience is a virtue...Congrats!

LOL! Just been busy with other things man!! Finally got time!
 
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