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Hello from FL
Hello!
Just joined the forum but have been riding and tinkering for a lot of years. Actually just about thirty years I guess. Had a lot of bikes in that time, still own a bunch.
Started with a Kawasaki KZ440 as a teenager, then upgraded to an 883 sporty. Later picked up a Dyna T-sport. Still regret selling that one.
I’ve still got an old pan head chopper I’ve had for twenty years. It’s always in various states of running.
The current lineup is a variety of projects. 77 fxe which is getting a freshen up but is a running bike that just suffered from shoddy repairs and delayed maintenance. An 86 FXWG which is going through a motor rebuild for the same reasons, and an ‘82 fxr roller that I’m going to try and shoehorn an evo I have into since the shovel that was in it is long gone.
I’ve also got a Ducati 999 for when I feel like breaking the sound barrier, and a few British bikes for when I feel like breaking down somewhere. A 68 bsa lightning that’s done kind of flat tracker style, a triumph t100 with a rebuilt motor that’s in process of a bobber build, and a 71 bsa thunderbolt that’s currently non running in need of a total restoration.
Just joined the forum but have been riding and tinkering for a lot of years. Actually just about thirty years I guess. Had a lot of bikes in that time, still own a bunch.
Started with a Kawasaki KZ440 as a teenager, then upgraded to an 883 sporty. Later picked up a Dyna T-sport. Still regret selling that one.
I’ve still got an old pan head chopper I’ve had for twenty years. It’s always in various states of running.
The current lineup is a variety of projects. 77 fxe which is getting a freshen up but is a running bike that just suffered from shoddy repairs and delayed maintenance. An 86 FXWG which is going through a motor rebuild for the same reasons, and an ‘82 fxr roller that I’m going to try and shoehorn an evo I have into since the shovel that was in it is long gone.
I’ve also got a Ducati 999 for when I feel like breaking the sound barrier, and a few British bikes for when I feel like breaking down somewhere. A 68 bsa lightning that’s done kind of flat tracker style, a triumph t100 with a rebuilt motor that’s in process of a bobber build, and a 71 bsa thunderbolt that’s currently non running in need of a total restoration.
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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 North Beach, FL., USA! 
Just in case you have not done this.
Add a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike year, model, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with so others see at the bottom of all your post. This enables others to know your exact model if you ever ask a question.
And 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.
Your all set.... Enjoy the ride! ______________
Just in case you have not done this.
Add a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike year, model, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with so others see at the bottom of all your post. This enables others to know your exact model if you ever ask a question.
And 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.
Your all set.... Enjoy the ride! ______________
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