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Old Jan 15, 2022 | 12:16 PM
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Hi there, New to HDF and honestly, a little overwhelmed but I feel like I'm in the right place being a new rider and owner. I'm anxious to learn but hope to contribute too. Being a "non-traditional" HD owner, the biker-culture struggle is real so I'm always on the lookout for like-minded people to ride or hang out. That said, I'd have a burger and beer with anyone.

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Old Jan 15, 2022 | 12:18 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2022 | 12:26 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2022 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Westwood913
Hi there, New to HDF and honestly, a little overwhelmed but I feel like I'm in the right place being a new rider and owner. I'm anxious to learn but hope to contribute too. Being a *** Delete *** HD owner, the biker-culture struggle is real so I'm always on the lookout for like-minded people to ride or hang out. That said, I'd have a burger and beer with anyone.

Stay safe, ride safe! ✌️
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Hi Westwood913, GOOD to have u with us my friend. In the upper/sticky part of this forum are the few HDF rules we have. Kindly read them.

I took out what I read as a political comment. Political stuff is not allowed out here in the general forum areas.

The political "POD" area is only for those here for 90+ days and have 7+ posts.

There is a LOT of GOOD and FUN stuff here for you my friend. And as a newbee the chaps here are VERY SMART with riding safely. So ask as you desire.

Feel free to use our "Search" feature in the upper right. Works GREAT!

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Old Jan 15, 2022 | 12:34 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2022 | 12:35 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2022 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BuzzCap7
Hi Westwood913, GOOD to have u with us my friend. In the upper/sticky part of this forum are the few HDF rules we have. Kindly read them.

I took out what I read as a political comment. Political stuff is not allowed out here in the general forum areas.

The political "POD" area is only for those here for 90+ days and have 7+ posts.

There is a LOT of GOOD and FUN stuff here for you my friend. And as a newbee the chaps here are VERY SMART with riding safely. So ask as you desire.

Feel free to use our "Search" feature in the upper right. Works GREAT!

Looking forward to seeing you around. ENJOY!!!

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For your convenience, if you are here for…

A MECHANICAL question, click HERE.

HUMOR, click HERE.

GAMES, click HERE.

NAKED GIRLS BEAUTIFUL WOMEN, click HERE.

ROAD TRIPS, click HERE.

AUDIO, click HERE.

YOUR MODEL BIKE, click HERE.

GUN ENTHUSIAST, click HERE.

And there are LOTs and LOTs more so ROLL OVER “Forums” in the upper left and join in & have FUN!
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For The Vet Badge Above, Please PM
BuzzCap7 not Hairy Larry.
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I was trying to be middle-ground. Sorry about that, I'll do better.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2022 | 02:31 PM
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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.
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