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Jan 28, 2010 | 03:35 PM

gofflaw

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Johnny Noob

Hey all. After taking the MSF class and going through a nasty divorce I decided to fill my lifelong dream of owning a bike. Following the advice of many HD buddies I purchased a 2010 HD Sportster 883 Low in scarlet red with 13 spoke cast aluminum wheels. As a 5'4" guy with about a 26"-29" inseam it fits me like a glove.

I feel like a kid in the best candy/toy store ever. I am going to start riding with experienced riders and get used to the bike slowly. As a total noob all I know is that I do not know ANYTHING. I wanted to introduce myself to prepare y'all for the rookie questions that will surely follow. Any and all advice will be appreciated.

Doug G

Jan 28, 2010 | 04:57 PM

HotRoc54

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hello from pa

Jan 28, 2010 | 05:06 PM

hdbe

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From: Indiana

welcome and congrats!!!

Jan 28, 2010 | 05:11 PM

racerdj

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You are off to a great start and have a safe attitude. Welcome to the Forum from frigid Indy. 14 degrees now with no rides in the future.

Jan 28, 2010 | 05:14 PM

Maxcustody

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Welcome from Illinois!!

Jan 28, 2010 | 05:17 PM

GetLost☠1982

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sounds like you did it right. congrats on the new scoot & welcome aboard.

Jan 28, 2010 | 05:20 PM

Geezer2

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Congrats Doug!! Best is advice is to learn the search function and the proper place to post questions. Glad to have you join the HDF family. Geez

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Jan 28, 2010 | 06:12 PM

DC-LoudSound

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From: Seal Beach CA

Welcome aboard from SoCal .... I went through the divorce thing too. Hang in there, it just gets better. The new 883 will make everything better. Congrats !