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Welcome Area OnlyNew Member Welcome Area Only. Be sure to pop in here and introduce yourself & let us know what Harley Davidson you own. Save your bike related questions for the proper area.
Hi Everyone, new member here from New Zealand.
I have just purchased my first Harley a 2003 Dyna Super Glide albeit a bit of a mash up (far from its original state). Jumped into this forum in the hope to learn a few things and get as hands on as I can with the bike.
I have spent my teenage and adult years messing around with old fords and bits n pieces and apart from a few dirt bikes over the years this is my first "real" bike.
Over the last couple of years I have fallen in love with Harley Davidson Motorcycles, the story/history, the culture/people, the wide range of parts available, the look and of course the sound.
I'm here to learn whatever I can from likeminded people in the hope to bring my first Harley back to its former glory.
This may be my first Harley but it certainly won't be my last.
Cheers!
Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan! I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Take to an office supply store and have them put a spiral binder in place of the glued binder. That will let the manuals lay flat on your bench. 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.
Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan! I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Take to an office supply store and have them put a spiral binder in place of the glued binder. That will let the manuals lay flat on your bench. 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.
Great advice especially on the fuel side of things, not something you think of until you get yourself into a tight spot, thanks! I had planned on buying a manual, any preference on what manual? This is my first time playing around with a Harley but I have messed around with old cars for years and when buying manuals for them I have always bought Haynes or Gregory's manuals.
Hi Everyone, new member here from New Zealand.
I have just purchased my first Harley a 2003 Dyna Super Glide albeit a bit of a mash up (far from its original state). Jumped into this forum in the hope to learn a few things and get as hands on as I can with the bike.
I have spent my teenage and adult years messing around with old fords and bits n pieces and apart from a few dirt bikes over the years this is my first "real" bike.
Over the last couple of years I have fallen in love with Harley Davidson Motorcycles, the story/history, the culture/people, the wide range of parts available, the look and of course the sound.
I'm here to learn whatever I can from likeminded people in the hope to bring my first Harley back to its former glory.
This may be my first Harley but it certainly won't be my last.
Cheers!
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New Member from New Zealand
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