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Jul 18, 2020 | 04:08 PM

#11

Uncle Larry

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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell

Welcome To The HD Forum From Michigan, The Home of Hell, And The Greatest Of The Great Lakes States

Jul 18, 2020 | 06:20 PM

#12

BuzzCap7

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From: South Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlaughlin89

Hello all,

My name is Thomas. I live in East Tennessee. I’m a 8 year police officer, thirty years old. I’m also a graduate student working on an MBA. I’ve wanted a HD for a long time but haven’t gotten the courage to pull the trigger. I grew up riding dirt bikes but never ridden anything intended for the road. With a couple grand in the bank, I’ve considered buying a used non HD to start but I fear It wouldn’t be long until I upgrade. I considered a sportster but I’m 6’3 so comfort may be an issue, plus I’m not a huge fan of their styling.
Recently, I’ve located a couple street bobs at local HD dealers for 11-13k. I’ve considering going for one of those. Ultimately, I’d like to end up with a street glide! I don’t have a motorcycle license yet, as I figured it pointless without a bike to ride. 🤣
Thanks for having me!

Hi T89, I LUV LEOs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GLAD u are here mate. AND u r in GREAT riding country............GOOD for you. I am jealous.

Now, for my regular 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 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 ****

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

Jul 18, 2020 | 07:20 PM

#13

the wild hog

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From: Jacksonville

Welcome and good luck.

Jul 18, 2020 | 11:34 PM

#14

Hairy Larry

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Joined: Oct 2010

Posts: 51,364

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From: Texas

Welcome from Texas

Jul 19, 2020 | 02:04 AM

#15

sloufoot

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Joined: Jan 2012

Posts: 26,411

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From: Southeast Idaho

Welcome to the H-D Forums from Idaho ! ENJOY !

Jul 19, 2020 | 06:40 AM

#16

r-bar-j

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Joined: Aug 2016

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From: San Antonio TX

Welcome from SanAntonio, TX.

Jul 19, 2020 | 12:25 PM

#17

Espi

Intermediate

Joined: Jul 2020

Posts: 31

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From: Modesto, CA

Welcome! The right deal will present itself, just be ready when it does! Gotta get that license. Most states allow you to register, insure and ride an MC for up to year With a permit which allows you to ride legally and get comfortable, check out TN’s laws about it 👍
TN is a beautiful state, I lived in NC for over a decade and luv the South 🇺🇸😎🍻

Jul 19, 2020 | 02:36 PM

#18

swcarrell

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Joined: Jul 2020

Posts: 51

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From: East Tennessee

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlaughlin89

Welcome to the forum! I’m also in east TN and new to this forum. If I could make a suggestion, the MSF course is a great starting point for road riding, plus you don’t have to do a road test for your MC license endorsement and you can get an insurance discount, as well. Smoky Mountain HD in Maryville offers it, if that’s close to you (I don’t know about Bootlegger HD in Knoxville). I have an older Dyna and love it, but I’m sure when you see the right bike for you, you’ll know it!