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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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Hi all,


My name is Chris and I am new to this motorcycle addiction. I just purchased my first Harley, a 2010 Dyna Wide Glide, this past week and I believe I am hooked! I have owned plenty of vehicles, but never a motorcycle. Myself and my Veteran buddies all thought it would be a good idea to start riding to feel that freedom that we hear everyone talk about so much. Right now I am just trying to get seat time to get my confidence up before I go on any long rides and loving every second of it.


If there are any pointers you may have to make this more enjoyable, please send them my way.


Semper Fi.
 
Old Mar 2, 2015 | 10:03 AM
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 10:07 AM
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Check out Ride Like A Pro Video's.
Both available on DVD and on Youtube...
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Welcome to the forum from Northern Virginia.
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 10:10 AM
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Thank you. I took the MSF course this past weekend and was able to get my license. I rode dirt bikes a lot when I was younger, some of it translates, but not all of it, that's for sure. I definitely can't wait for some sunny weather to get out more.
 
Old Mar 2, 2015 | 10:18 AM
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Welcome to the "New Members Area" of the HD Forums from Texas.
 
Old Mar 2, 2015 | 11:08 AM
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Congratulations on your new bike and welcome to the Harley family.
 
Old Mar 2, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 11:52 AM
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Hi Chris, Welcome to Forums from good ol' Germany!
 
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Thank you for the welcome to this space. Looking forward to learning as much as I can. I am completely new to this so any sites with information, best aftermarket parts houses, ride calendars, etc, I would like to know about.
 



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