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Two years ago I finally bought my first Harley, should have done it 20 years sooner. She was used, a 1995 Fatboy. I didn't even know for sure if she would start but trusted my 2 Brothers that took me to look at her. Two long weeks later I got a battery and set of pipes so I could see if she'd fire up. She started up damn near as soon as the button was hit. After 30 seconds of joy in listening to her run I shut her down and tore the tins off to paint, damn thing looked like a taxi cab, bright yellow with checkered flags down the side of the tank. It's been one hell of a learning experience these last two years because I've done everything thats been done to her except the boring of the cylinders. This forum and a few others and the service manual have helped immensely. So there's my story. I swear being behind those handlebars is the only stress relief that I've ever tried that actually works.
Two years ago I finally bought my first Harley, should have done it 20 years sooner. She was used, a 1995 Fatboy. I didn't even know for sure if she would start but trusted my 2 Brothers that took me to look at her. Two long weeks later I got a battery and set of pipes so I could see if she'd fire up. She started up damn near as soon as the button was hit. After 30 seconds of joy in listening to her run I shut her down and tore the tins off to paint, damn thing looked like a taxi cab, bright yellow with checkered flags down the side of the tank. It's been one hell of a learning experience these last two years because I've done everything thats been done to her except the boring of the cylinders. This forum and a few others and the service manual have helped immensely. So there's my story. I swear being behind those handlebars is the only stress relief that I've ever tried that actually works.
Hi Z95, sounds GREAT!!! but where are the PIX mate? We want PIXs, LOL........... WELCOME to HDF my friend.
Just in case you have not done this and I recommend this only as a suggestion....
Add a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike year, model, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with. Others will see it at the bottom which enables them to know your exact model if you ever ask a question. All Harleys are not the same and year and all the model letters make a big difference.
Also, add an Avatar of your favorite shot in the USER setup for the small picture others will see in the top left corner of your post.
It's also very helpful to read the 'HDF Site Rules' listed at the top of the new member Welcome area.
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!!
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We want PIXs, LOL........... WELCOME to HDF my friend.
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