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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Just learning how to ride and purchasing my first bike on tuesday. looking at a 06 dyna superglide custom real nice. any advice for someone as green as me let me know
 
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Welcome to the forum.
 
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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welcome...i think you will like it..take the msf course and empty parking lots are great to practice in
 
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Welcome from INDY
 
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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[sm=welcomesign.gif] From,..Toronto.. Canada..
 
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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[sm=welcomesign.gif] take the MSF course. [sm=signs003.gif]
 
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Welcome from Nawlins!!!
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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WELCOME TO THE FORUMS! THE DYNAS ARE NICE BIKES AND NICE RIDE AND EASY TO HANDLE I THINK YOU ARE MAKING A WISE CHOICE. BUT I WOULD RECCOMEND TAKING THE RIDERS EDGE COURSE AND IT SAVES YOU A LITTLE ON INSURANCE. GOOD LUCK!
 



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