Northeast Missouri. Chuck, here.

I was supposed to get a Harley for my 60th B-day, but we had to move and buy a house instead. I finally got one! It came not quite five years late, but as I've mentioned here, we tripped over one while buying Mrs. Chuck a new Lariat. She saw me looking at it and told me to make them an offer. We talked about it for a bit, and made an unrealistic one. I found out that Ford dealers don't want motorcycles on their showroom floors. They accepted, so I got it for about half of what it's worth.

It's an '09 Iron. Somebody won it in a contest at some point, and when we got it, it had 275 miles on it. Yeah, 275. Total. I think the tripmeter was at 15 or something. It has Rinehart slipons, a springer seat (replaced with a Sundowner knockoff until I can pick out some decent shocks) and mini apes. I think it's pretty much stock, other than that. I've put Willie and Max compacts and a front tool bag on it, but that's about it. I really like it.

I've been riding about 51 years now (since I was 15), owning everything from a 5hp minibike, to a Motosport 175, GS450L, and watched a non running '93 Vulcan 1500A leave our garage a bit after the newold silver bullet arrived. Hated to part with the Kaw, having bought it new in 1992, but I just didn't have the time or the money to get it running right, and I found someone who evidently had both. My son just bought a '99 that is exactly like my old one, right down to the 4 speed tranny. Those things need a couple more gears. I digress.

I'm retired Air Force (leaving in '94), spending all my time in Security, now referred to as Force Protection, the last ten years in the space program, and leaving as an E8, SMSgt. I've been in computers and customer service since. I'm married to a great lady, a retired education administrator (spelled P R I N C I P A L) and we're raising our two year old granddaughter that we have custody of, not to mention her full-time babysitting our other granddaughter, an eight month old, down in St. Louis through the week. Different parents. (I'm looking for one of those strappy things to tie the older one to me for riding around next season. She'll love it.)

I've been lurking around here for quite a while, but when I saw the SWAG for club members, I just had to divvy up and join. Thanks for the warm welcome I've gotten so far. Y'all have a good week.

Oh, and I promise not to start any, and I'll try not to contribute to any Harley/Motorcycle WAVE threads. Ackkkk. /\

Sorry for the book, but I write stories for a hobby. Keeps me out of most of the bars.

Chuck

 

Welcome from New York.

 

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

 

Hi there IC, good to have u here mate. NICE ride as well...........

I know u have been around here in HDF for a bit but I will share with you my regular welcome as well anyway. GREAT to have u here. Esp., u being a VET!!!! TY!!!!!!!!

We have a ton of stuff here, like an excellent mechanical and technical section, Harley-Davidson videos uploaded by our members, humor, gun enthusiast, road trips, a food section, dark side section, great vendors, classifieds, regional activity, and a lot, a lot more.



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

 

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, a rough idea of your range per tank, 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, and upwards of 230+ on trips.
Good Luck!!

 

Welcome from Philadelphia, enjoy the ride.

 

Welcome to the forums from Ontario, Canada

 

Welcome to the Forum

 

Welcome

 

Welcome from South Georgia! Nice score on the iron! And THANK YOU for your service. My father was USAF '66-'68 and my best friend retired after 21 years in '07. I ride with the Patriot Guard to honor heroes like my father, my best friend and YOU. Thank you!