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From: Johns Creek, GA
New from GA
Hey everyone,
I'm from the metro ATL area here in GA, I don't have a HD yet but I am in the market soon. I have ridden dirtbikes most of my childhood (43yo now) and I rode motorcycles with a MP in my twenties. I started on a Ninja 250 which I felt like I outgrew in about 5-6 weeks, I've also rode some other bikes like old 70s cafe racer style motorcycles. I'm looking at taking the motorcycle safety course and getting my license.
I want to buy a HD, leaning heavily towards a used Street Bob. I'm skipping the sporty because I want a larger bike with a larger tank for longer distance. I am not really interested in riding fast anymore.
What do you guys think? I haven't been riding consistently for a while, but I have been riding on and off since I was around 5 or 6 (first bike was a Honda 50).
Thanks,
MJ
I'm from the metro ATL area here in GA, I don't have a HD yet but I am in the market soon. I have ridden dirtbikes most of my childhood (43yo now) and I rode motorcycles with a MP in my twenties. I started on a Ninja 250 which I felt like I outgrew in about 5-6 weeks, I've also rode some other bikes like old 70s cafe racer style motorcycles. I'm looking at taking the motorcycle safety course and getting my license.
I want to buy a HD, leaning heavily towards a used Street Bob. I'm skipping the sporty because I want a larger bike with a larger tank for longer distance. I am not really interested in riding fast anymore.
What do you guys think? I haven't been riding consistently for a while, but I have been riding on and off since I was around 5 or 6 (first bike was a Honda 50).
Thanks,
MJ
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From: Georgia U.S.A
Welcome from Augusta Georgia!
The Street Bob is a great bike, and taking the MSF course is a smart move. You have some awesome areas to ride over your way. Let us see some pics when you get your bike!
The Street Bob is a great bike, and taking the MSF course is a smart move. You have some awesome areas to ride over your way. Let us see some pics when you get your bike!
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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!!
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!!
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