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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Welcome Lisa,from Pampa Tx. Take your time,go at your own pace,and you'll be fine.
 
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:13 AM
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Welcome, from Charlotte, NC. You'll have no problems with the Sportster after a little riding.
 
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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Welcome from the Seattle area.Just keep ridin and keep your eyes open.You will be lookin for a bigger bike in no time.
 
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Welcome from East Texas! Don't worry, there's an itty-bitty gal that rides with us sometimes & she rides her Sporty like she stole it! Just take your time & pay attention to the teacher.
 
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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Welcome from Baden, PA
 
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Welcome from North Carolina. Ride safe and enjoy the ride.
 
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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good choice taking the rider course.........learn everything you can..........
welcome from florida
 
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Welcome to the club! If I was to give advice, I'd say take the BRC, don't be intimidated, practice, practice, practice, oh & above all, have fun. Before you know it you'll be at the local dealer lookin at a bigger bike.

Welcome from Illinois!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Welcome to the forum Lisa, From Portland Oregon.
Ya, I know that you will do fine. I am 5" 1" and I ride a 750
pound Delux. The big key is to keep the bike balanced so
all of the bikes weight is on the wheels. Practice to build
confidence and you will start enjoying the time on this
special bike.


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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Welcome golfgurl, from the Oregon coast. Enjoy the ride. I started riding 18 months ago. My ride sat in my garage for two months until I took the beginning riders class. I have put almost 5000 miles on the bike since. Lures has it right practice, practice, practice. I would take my bike out two or three times a day just riding quiet streets. The confidence will come. Enjoy the ride.

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