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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 04:34 AM
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Hi. I am in the Air Force and currently on a little island off the coast of Portugal. I am completely new to motorcycles, I don't even have my license yet, so it is pretty obvious that this new 09 Fat Bob is my first bike. Bought it through the military program. I flew back to the states to pick it up, drove it around the yard and parked it until I get back in June. That was very hard to do, but the cold made it easier I will be stationed in Dayton OH next and already saw a few people on here from around that area. Once I figure out what I am doing I would love to meet up with some of you for a ride.

I learned a lot on this forum lurking around for months and it helped me make up my mind to go for the Fat Bob instead of starting out on a Sportster, I sat on a bunch of bikes while I was back and my girlfriend said the Sportster made me look like a gorilla on a minibike

Bike is stock and will be till I get a riding season under my belt, next winter it will be time to buy some toys! I will try to attach some pictures...hope it works!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 05:05 AM
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SWEEEEEEEEEET RIDE dude, get home safe!!! Welcome from Vancouver B.C. CANADA
 
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 06:00 AM
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Nice bike.
 
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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Congratulations on your new HD. Welcome to the Forum from Indy. Repeat Super Bowl Champs? At least we have a football game to watch tonight.
 

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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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Welcome aboard from New York.
 
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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Beautiful scoot!! Thank you for your service. Glad to have you join in the fun. Great place to hang around.... you may learn a little, may learn a lot, may not learn anything. But you will have a few good laughs and make some new friends. Welcome. Geez
 
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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Welcome to the HD Forum. You'll be in Ohio just in time to do the shirt sleeve riding! People come from around everywhere to ride through the Hocking Hills of Ohio and I'm sure you'll be there soon. Find the Ohio Rider's group on this form and jump right in. There are several video's on YouTube about motorcycle riding Ohio St. Rte. 555. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgbdIQd2e58
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:17 AM
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Welcome to the forums from Cape Breton Island
May I suggest an approved riders course as your first accessory?
Have Fun & Ride Safe!
 
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Rol
Welcome to the forums from Cape Breton Island
May I suggest an approved riders course as your first accessory?
Have Fun & Ride Safe!
Oh yes...excellent advice! That is my first stop before I take the Fat Bob on the streets!
 



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