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Jun 19, 2008 | 10:19 AM

#21

Healey2Harley

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From: "Arlen", Tx

RE: Total Noob!

That grin never goes away! Welcome from Texas.

Jun 19, 2008 | 10:56 AM

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DrQ

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RE: Total Noob!

Thanks for making me feel welcome-I'm sure I'm going to have loads of questions.
I can't believe how cool all the Harley folk have been. I was half expecting to get pummled by a pack of bikers when I walked into the Harley shop.

Jun 19, 2008 | 01:12 PM

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sbergloff

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From: Virginia Beach, VA

RE: Total Noob!

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ORIGINAL: DrQ

I was wondering how stupid is it to learn to ride on Harley, albeit it's an 883.

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I think you should learn on the bike you want to ride.&nbsp\\; My 1200 is my first bike, and I have no regrets at all.&nbsp\\; Take it easy until you get the MSF course out of the way.&nbsp\\; They will teach you some good stuff.&nbsp\\; If it were me, I would let it sit in the garage until after the course since you haven't ridden before.&nbsp\\; The last thing you want to do is hurt yourself or your bike.

Jun 19, 2008 | 03:02 PM

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ChefE

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From: Williamsburg, Va

RE: Total Noob!

Sounds like you got a good wife.
Congrats on the new Sporty.&nbsp\\; Now, make your way to the Sportster section with the rest of us crazies.

Jun 19, 2008 | 09:21 PM

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DrQ

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RE: Total Noob!

Did about six miles around the neighborhood-feeling alot more comfortable.&nbsp\\; Practicing shifting/stoping. Funny enough hardly use the brakes the engine brakes pretty well. Just about impossible to stall comming out of a dead stop. I'm just glad I'm not afraid of riding anymore.