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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 07:09 AM
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Welcome....if you are a new rider, please take the MSF rider class. Get your endorsement. Buy the factory service manual, and the parts manual. Two of the most valuable tools in your tool box. Know how large your fuel tank is,,, never trust the fuel gage. Get a fuel tracker app.... I use Simply Auto. Reset your odometer at each fill up and use that as your gage. Learn to use the search function for some of your early questions Understand that certain questions will garner some very rude and crude remarks. Some questions have been beaten to death here for a number of years. Read and learn..... you will gather much info here. And if you do ask "a simple question", be prepared for smart assed responses. Best to search or read all the different threads and catagories to learn what you can before you open your mouth and insert foot.
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 07:30 AM
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Nice bike! As others have said, ride like no one sees you and they will kill you. Treat every vehicle as a threat and have a constant plan B.

Good luck and enjoy!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 07:46 AM
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Welcome, Sir.

I'd be super proud to own and ride that bike.

Very cool.

I've been riding for about 25 years, but I don't have crazy mileage. My boy started riding this summer which has been amazing. I insisted he go through the HD rider's academy. I did it with him.

It was a blast and I learned a lot, even though I'm a "veteran" rider. Added bonus is that I sent my completion certificate to my insurance agent and she lowered my insurance.

If you haven't been through a rider's safety course, do it!!!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 07:52 AM
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Welcome from Norcal
 
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 08:42 AM
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Welcome n congrats, nice.bike!!
Be aware that it's very easy to get ran over and never assume somebody sees you. Best of luck n keep it upright my friend.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Cap77
you park on the sidewalk?



..L.T.A.
It's okay, I authorized it.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Cap77
you park on the sidewalk?



..L.T.A.
LOL you beat me to it. I was going to ask where he parked at the grocery store.

Welcome, OP
 
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 09:29 AM
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Didn't your parents tell you that motorcycles are bad for you?!

Good!

Welcome BTW! Lots to learn here.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 09:32 AM
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Welcome. Nice looking scoot! As several others have already said, the basic rider course is worth every penny, if you have not already taken it.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Cap77
you park on the sidewalk?



..L.T.A.

lol! Nah that’s the day I picked up the bike from SF HD.
Fortunately I have a garage.

 
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