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Jun 24, 2023 | 07:01 PM

Outcasted2003

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From: Ripon, WI

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Well I owned my first sportster at 18. Sold my low rider at 22 to buy a house and started my family. Well 36 years later here I am with a 04 HD Fat Boy! Wow how my fears have changed. I never had any fears when I was younger. I lost my wife 2 years ago and my how my reality of mortality has changed! I have several fears, one is narrow turns, slow maneuvering and fear of dying! I've been riding as much as possible but I'm scared and holding my handles with a death-grip! It's slowly coming back to me but man those fears are really bothering me. Anyway, I wanted to say Hi to everyone too! Love reading all of the different sub forums. Thanks, Brian!

Jun 24, 2023 | 08:02 PM

BuzzCap7

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From: South Florida

@Outcasted2003

Hi Brian,bery sry to hear abt your wife. That is always tuff.

Regarding the fear of going slow and/or turns, etc.... you may want to click HERE. <--- That is Ride Like A Pro. that will take care of your fears and increase your confidence and expertise. Pls Brian, do not get cocky. The GREAT thing is, it only takes like 3-4 hrs to master how to do it.

RLAP video I linked you to (the website actually) is done by a retired Motorofficer. He does a GREAT job!

Enjoy the website my friend and WELCOME!

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For The Vet Badge Above, Please PM
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Shhhh.

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Jun 24, 2023 | 08:33 PM

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Joined: Mar 2012

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From: Centennial, CO

Welcome to the Forum from Colorado!
That fear will kill you. Besides taking all the fun out of riding. Stop it.

Jun 24, 2023 | 08:54 PM

Jackie Paper

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Joined: Mar 2010

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From: Honah Lee

Welcome Brian.

Hope you enjoy your ride here.

Only as a suggestion, create a signature
line for your bike, year, model, and all the
code letters.

You can add that bike photo to the signature too.