Starting Over
Starting Over
I know that I already posted in this area, but I had a whole lot more to say than just "Hey!!"
I guess that I accidentally hit the post button before I was finished.
So I'd like to start over, if I may. Here goes:
I just bought my first Harley (that runs) and I joined this forum to not only find like-minded people, but also to find out all the information I can about taking care of my bike.
I have a 2001 Sportster 1200 Custom (XL1200C). I've already changed my turn signals and taillight to LEDs (soldered and shrink-wrapped) myself and changed my brake pads. I figure that's not too bad, for a start. Especially for a girl.
Anyway I live in the armpit of Cali, the San Joaquin Valley, and I'm looking forward to getting to know y'all.
There, that was much better than the first one.
I guess that I accidentally hit the post button before I was finished.
So I'd like to start over, if I may. Here goes:
I just bought my first Harley (that runs) and I joined this forum to not only find like-minded people, but also to find out all the information I can about taking care of my bike.
I have a 2001 Sportster 1200 Custom (XL1200C). I've already changed my turn signals and taillight to LEDs (soldered and shrink-wrapped) myself and changed my brake pads. I figure that's not too bad, for a start. Especially for a girl.
Anyway I live in the armpit of Cali, the San Joaquin Valley, and I'm looking forward to getting to know y'all.
There, that was much better than the first one.
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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, 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!!
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!!
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From: Honah Lee
Welcome from Hampton Roads Virginia USA! 
Just in case you have not done both of these two important items!
Be sure to add an Avatar of your favorite shot in the USER set up for the small picture others will see in the top left corner of your post with your USER name.
And most importantly a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike model, year, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with that others see at the bottom.
This enables others to know your exact model if you ever ask a question or another member interested in it may ask you a question about it.
Your all set.... Enjoy the ride! ______________
Just in case you have not done both of these two important items!
Be sure to add an Avatar of your favorite shot in the USER set up for the small picture others will see in the top left corner of your post with your USER name.
And most importantly a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike model, year, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with that others see at the bottom.
This enables others to know your exact model if you ever ask a question or another member interested in it may ask you a question about it.
Your all set.... Enjoy the ride! ______________
