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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Hello


I just wanted to finally introduce myself, I have been lurking for about a year now reading and researching. I was kicking around the idea of buying a bike and learning to ride last year when I walked into my local HD dealership and fell in love with the Nightster. So I went home jumped online, that’s when I found this site.

Fast forward to now, I took the MSF basic rider course last weekend that was my very first time every on a motorcycle. About half way through the first day on the range I was questioning if I really wanted to ride. But half way through the second day on the range, I knew this was something I wanted to pursue. I finished the course, passed the final evaluation test only messing up one time on final evaluation. The right hand turn got me I clipped the inside cone on exit. The instructor told me If I would have leaned more I would have missed it completely (I still need some work on my right hand turns).

And finally, I signed the papers on my first bike a slightly used silver & black 2008 Nightster Tuesday, I am picking her up this Saturday.

I look forward to meeting some of you and continuing to learn more about my new bike.


FYI my screen name comes form my other habit
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Later
Joe
 

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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Congrats on your bike and Welcome to the forum.

Look around, there are a lot of different areas to read & learn from.

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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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Congrats JOE, and Welcome from Surrey B.C. CANADA
 
Old Jul 23, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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