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Old Mar 23, 2023 | 07:13 PM
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I'll be getting my first Harley at the beginning of May. Always wanted a Fatboy. I rode a Honda Shadow VT1100 18 years ago. Sold it while the kids were small and went through a bunch of boats. Now I'm buying a 2023 Anniversary Fatboy. I'm 5'6", haven't ridden for a while and I'm nervous about dropping it in the first 10 minutes owning it. I'm taking the MSF course to get back into the swing of things. Any tips for me?

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Old Mar 23, 2023 | 07:18 PM
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Welcome to the forums from Ontario, Canada. Go practice in a parking lot for starters
 
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Old Mar 23, 2023 | 07:28 PM
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Welcome.. I went 30 years without a bike and it was a bit of a challenge to get back in the saddle again. But it comes back fast.

That Anniversary Fat Boy is one gorgeous motorcycle...


 
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Old Mar 23, 2023 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dbriceno
I'll be getting my first Harley at the beginning of May. Always wanted a Fatboy. I rode a Honda Shadow VT1100 18 years ago. Sold it while the kids were small and went through a bunch of boats. Now I'm buying a 2023 Anniversary Fatboy. I'm 5'6", haven't ridden for a while and I'm nervous about dropping it in the first 10 minutes owning it. I'm taking the MSF course to get back into the swing of things. Any tips for me?

Thanks in advance
Dan
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YES...........at the course, use their bike to get ur confidence up. They will have bikes for you to get your certificate eh?

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Old Mar 23, 2023 | 07:52 PM
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Old Mar 23, 2023 | 07:54 PM
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Welcome to the HDForums and hope

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Old Mar 24, 2023 | 01:47 AM
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Welcome from Philadelphia, enjoy the ride.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2023 | 04:26 AM
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Welcome to the H-D Forums from Idaho , Great to have you here ! ENJOY !
 
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