Name: Kel
Age: Yes and maybe I'll tell you after our first date, lol
Occupation: Yup, had one before the virus shut everything down
Hobby(s): Workin on the bike and ridin the bike
Beliefs:
- Just cuz you own one don't make you a biker, gotta ride it .. more than couple hundred miles a year in pristine weather conditions. If you put more miles on your cage than your bike, you're an enthusiast not a biker
- Just because you own a set of tools and a toolbox and watch YouTube videos, don't make you a mechanic. And whereas asking questions about your bike is good, if you don't own a service manual, electrical manual, diagnostic manual and owners manual specific to your bike, you should start with a little required reading material first, you'll find 95% of the answers to your questions before you ask.
- If you don't like someone's choice of year, make, model of their bike, the options they have (or don't have) the color they chose, the accessories, etc .. Keep that to yourself, they probably think the same about yours also, but their mature enough to respect it's your choice,.your bike, your smile. Besides, as long as your riding, who gives a ****?
And last, but not least ... My ride:
2014 Harley Davidson Switchback FLD​
103 w/6-speed .. Blackened Cayenne
​​​​#981 off the production line
Mileage: 20602 (purchased 1 year ago today with 865 miles on it)

 

Welcome frrom Illinois.

 

Welcome to the forums from Ontario, Canada

 

Welcome to the Forum from Colorado!

 

Welcome to the forums from Virginia...………….

 

Hi there 14, REALLY NICE intro. Well done mate.Take a look around, we have a General HD Chat area, a Techie section where we talk about Audio Systems, Pipes, Oil & Related Stuff, Electrical, Tires/Wheels, and the list goes on…

We also have an area for Trips, Regional Events, Humor, Games, and get this…a Food section to mate.

You name it and we likely have it!

Now, for me regular welcome, see below………

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G'day mate,

welcome to HDF.

I will be your tour guide. Be sure to read the manual before posting ok mate?

Or we will have discipline you and if you don't "get it" we will need to discipline you biker style.

Here is a gift for you… LOL! “I so funi!”


Now let’s get serious for your orientation. Go down the hall on your left to the 1st room. No, wait. The 1st room on your right. That is where the commissary is.

Then you will see doors marked for the mortuary, skeet shooting, a room where we make fun of In-Jun bikes, and of course we have a ahh, umm, oh yeah a across the hall.

We had a BOMB MAKING room but, well, ahhhhh, 1 of the guys just didn't understand Blasting Caps very well so..... you know.

We have our own pub .

There are several places where you can familiarize your self with the .

So don't be a wall flower watching others . Get involved.

See you around mate. I am going to the commissary now.



**** ON THE SERIOUS SIDE ****

**** I AM NOT ONE TO GIVE ADVICE ON HOW HDF WORKS BUT… ****
**** AND THE FOLLOWING IS UNOFFICIAL ****

You are in the “New Members Area” where you can introduce yourself and let us know what Harley Davidson bike(s) (if any) you ride/own.

If you have questions about engines, exhaust systems, audio issues, etc… then:

1) Please go to the upper corner and Roll Over “Forums”

2) Then come down to and Roll Over “Harley Davidson Tech & Mechanical Forum”

3) Then come down to the section that would be most appropriate for your question like Audio Systems, Engine Mechanical Topics, Exhaust System Topics, etc… and CLICK on the topic you have a question about.

You will find the knowledge here is EXCELLENT and these here mates are willing to help you in any way they can. ‘juss be careful. There are some “Trolls”, so I suggest just ignoring them ‘ole farts.

See you around HDF. Come often, we have a humor thread, game thread, and a LOT of other stuff.

Have A Great Day Mate,

BuzzCap7

 

Welcome from SanAntonio, TX.

 

Welcome from Georgia

 

Kel.... sounds like you got your **** together. You will find the vast majority feel the same as you, but as you cruise this forum, you will find some who like to pour salt into the wound. Be patient and have open mind. The below is what I always tell newbies....which sounds like you already know!! Welcome!

Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding.
Good Luck!!

 

Welcome Kel from Philadelphia, enjoy the ride.