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Joined: Nov 2023
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From: Maryland
Hello
Just joined. I’ve been lurking for a while. Mostly learning about shovelheads. I am looking to get my first Harley, a shovel head as original as possible. Must have kickstart and electric start.
I have a Honda VTX that I ride regularly but want a bike that needs a bit of tinkering and has a soul.
I live in Maryland.
thank you in advance for all of my questions to come.
I have a Honda VTX that I ride regularly but want a bike that needs a bit of tinkering and has a soul.
I live in Maryland.
thank you in advance for all of my questions to come.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Spartan Country, Michigan
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.
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.
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Niagara, Ontario, Canada
