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New Member Asking a question
Hi everybody!
I am new to the forums but I have been riding for about 11 years. I have been riding metric cruisers (currently a Kawasaki Vulcan 900). I'm 50 now and I will be an empty nester in a few more years. I have recently relocated to the area for a new work opportunity. Glad to be a part of the group here. Now to my question.
I am looking at a "gently" used '03 FLHTCU/I, Ultra Classic Electra Glide Anniversary Edition. According to the site of the auto dealer that is selling it, it has 24, 276 miles on it. I haven't seen it in person yet. Before I go look at it and take a test ride, is there anything I should be looking out for when I do the walk around and test ride? Are there any known issues with these bikes that a noob wouldn't know about? This will be my first HD and I don't want to get burned.
Thank you in advance for the insight and allowing a me to pick your brains.
I am new to the forums but I have been riding for about 11 years. I have been riding metric cruisers (currently a Kawasaki Vulcan 900). I'm 50 now and I will be an empty nester in a few more years. I have recently relocated to the area for a new work opportunity. Glad to be a part of the group here. Now to my question.
I am looking at a "gently" used '03 FLHTCU/I, Ultra Classic Electra Glide Anniversary Edition. According to the site of the auto dealer that is selling it, it has 24, 276 miles on it. I haven't seen it in person yet. Before I go look at it and take a test ride, is there anything I should be looking out for when I do the walk around and test ride? Are there any known issues with these bikes that a noob wouldn't know about? This will be my first HD and I don't want to get burned.
Thank you in advance for the insight and allowing a me to pick your brains.
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Welcome to the forums from Ontario, Canada, lots of things to check, chain tensioner being one of them .
Post the question in right forum, suggest "touring " where you'll get more traffic. Also, have a read of the forum rules, good luck.
Post the question in right forum, suggest "touring " where you'll get more traffic. Also, have a read of the forum rules, good luck.
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Hi everybody!
I am new to the forums but I have been riding for about 11 years. I have been riding metric cruisers (currently a Kawasaki Vulcan 900). I'm 50 now and I will be an empty nester in a few more years. I have recently relocated to the area for a new work opportunity. Glad to be a part of the group here. Now to my question.
I am looking at a "gently" used '03 FLHTCU/I, Ultra Classic Electra Glide Anniversary Edition. According to the site of the auto dealer that is selling it, it has 24, 276 miles on it. I haven't seen it in person yet. Before I go look at it and take a test ride, is there anything I should be looking out for when I do the walk around and test ride? Are there any known issues with these bikes that a noob wouldn't know about? This will be my first HD and I don't want to get burned.
Thank you in advance for the insight and allowing a me to pick your brains.
I am new to the forums but I have been riding for about 11 years. I have been riding metric cruisers (currently a Kawasaki Vulcan 900). I'm 50 now and I will be an empty nester in a few more years. I have recently relocated to the area for a new work opportunity. Glad to be a part of the group here. Now to my question.
I am looking at a "gently" used '03 FLHTCU/I, Ultra Classic Electra Glide Anniversary Edition. According to the site of the auto dealer that is selling it, it has 24, 276 miles on it. I haven't seen it in person yet. Before I go look at it and take a test ride, is there anything I should be looking out for when I do the walk around and test ride? Are there any known issues with these bikes that a noob wouldn't know about? This will be my first HD and I don't want to get burned.
Thank you in advance for the insight and allowing a me to pick your brains.
"A general question like yours can likely go in the CHAT area.............see below.
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Now my friend for my regualr welcome to you...........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 lets 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 ****
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
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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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4th Gear
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From: Idaho
Thanks Vec and BuzzCap7.
I guess I tried to do two things at once and one of them in the wrong place. I was meaning to find any caveats about purchasing an older, used HD. I think my question has been answered. Appreciate everyone's time.
I guess I tried to do two things at once and one of them in the wrong place. I was meaning to find any caveats about purchasing an older, used HD. I think my question has been answered. Appreciate everyone's time.