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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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Just baught my first bike, Ultra Classic, haven't road since I was in my twenties.&nbsp\\; Any tips
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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Welcome to the Forums..Any questions you can usually get some answers here.
Enjoy that Ultra..
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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keep the right side up and have a great time.
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p.s. watch out for the cagers
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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Welcome and congrads on the new bike....Ride everyday very very carefully, there are more and more people not seeing us on the bikes now days...
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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Welcome from Montana.&nbsp\\; Tip:&nbsp\\; Buy Low, Sell High.&nbsp\\; Glad to have you here.&nbsp\\; Ride, service, ride, service, best tip I can give, then ride, ride, ride.....&nbsp\\; CCRyder
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Get a modulating headlamp control, makes you much more visible, and&nbsp\\; pay attention, never&nbsp\\; go against your instincts, if something tells you to slow down do it, and enjoy the great ride. &nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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900 lb bike is heavier than you think.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Congrats and Welcome
 
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Just baught my first bike, Ultra Classic, haven't road since I was in my twenties.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Any tips
Congratulations and enjoy the ride!&nbsp\\; Welcome.&nbsp\\; Those around you will notice a SEGrin that you can't seem to get off your face!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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Congrats! and visibility is the problem. I drive with my spots on all the time. Also, buy the HD air pump and use it for a great ride.
 
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