Hi, My name is Mark.......
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Hi, My name is Mark.......
I'm from SW Michigan.
I have been lurking for a while, then got registered and racked up a few post.
I guess I should officially check in and say “Hi”.
I’m in my mid forties and have not ridden since my first born turned 3 or 4. He is now 25. That’s when a couple of close calls made me decide to sell the bike until my kids graduated H.S.. I can see by reading the post here, I am not alone in my return to riding. Figured a refresher could come in handy. So, I will be taking a rider course in the spring.
My youngest graduated last year and I felt now was a good time to act on a very-long-dream-of-owning-a-Harley. I have been dropping hints to the wife for two years. She seen the writing on the wall and gave me the blessing. So I have obsessed this last year reading, comparing, and analyzing exactly what I want. I narrowed it down between an Ultra and a Road Glide, finally settling on an Ultra. I plan on placing the order by the end of December.
I grew up riding. Bought my first bike when I was 12 - a Bridgestone 90. I have rode a variety of bikes but never owned a Harley.
I got my old leather riding jacket out the other day. Man did it ever shrink while in storage!! I will be ordering a bike and I want to fit into this jacket by the time the bike gets here. Anyone own a leather stretcher?? They're still some remains of bug splats and it reminded me why I want a dresser.
I was not going to post this introduction until I had the bike ordered. But, I figured I could get some tips and advise on buying from some of you here. I’m all ears.
Mark
I have been lurking for a while, then got registered and racked up a few post.
I guess I should officially check in and say “Hi”.
I’m in my mid forties and have not ridden since my first born turned 3 or 4. He is now 25. That’s when a couple of close calls made me decide to sell the bike until my kids graduated H.S.. I can see by reading the post here, I am not alone in my return to riding. Figured a refresher could come in handy. So, I will be taking a rider course in the spring.
My youngest graduated last year and I felt now was a good time to act on a very-long-dream-of-owning-a-Harley. I have been dropping hints to the wife for two years. She seen the writing on the wall and gave me the blessing. So I have obsessed this last year reading, comparing, and analyzing exactly what I want. I narrowed it down between an Ultra and a Road Glide, finally settling on an Ultra. I plan on placing the order by the end of December.
I grew up riding. Bought my first bike when I was 12 - a Bridgestone 90. I have rode a variety of bikes but never owned a Harley.
I got my old leather riding jacket out the other day. Man did it ever shrink while in storage!! I will be ordering a bike and I want to fit into this jacket by the time the bike gets here. Anyone own a leather stretcher?? They're still some remains of bug splats and it reminded me why I want a dresser.
I was not going to post this introduction until I had the bike ordered. But, I figured I could get some tips and advise on buying from some of you here. I’m all ears.
Mark
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RE: Hi, My name is Mark.......
Welcome Home Mark!
Nice to have you aboard, we're glad you found us. Enjoy the forum family!!
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Hi Mark,
Glad to have another member. You'll like this place alot. I pondered for months (after I got my blessing) on which harley to buy. Decided on a road king classic, set in stone, no turning back. Came home with a wide glide, lol. I guess that old school chopper was the real me. Haven't regreted it one bit. Good luck with your purchase, just can't go wrong with an Ultra.
Glad to have another member. You'll like this place alot. I pondered for months (after I got my blessing) on which harley to buy. Decided on a road king classic, set in stone, no turning back. Came home with a wide glide, lol. I guess that old school chopper was the real me. Haven't regreted it one bit. Good luck with your purchase, just can't go wrong with an Ultra.
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Howdy Mark, welcome to the forum. Congrats on finally figuring out which Harley that you wanted. Enjoy the ride.
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WELCOME FROM MAINE. ENJOY!!!!!
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