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From: Brazoria, Texas
Hidy.
To comply with the admin request to announce myself - I hate to call myself a newbie, hell, I'm 63 in a few days. I had a Triumph Tiger 650 back in 72-74, and was always jealous of my friends with Harleys. It was my only transportation for a long time. I sold it when my wife got pregnant, we thought it was too risky to ride any more, and I bought a color TV and a wore out old El Camino.
Now, many years (and a couple of wives) later, my step-son wanted to get rid of his 2006 Fat Boy, for similar reasons. I was looking at bikes and daydreaming over them, and it was an offer I couldn't refuse.
I am not a polish and shine person, I don't want it funky, but I ride it every day. It's not garage jewelry, is what I mean. I want as near to perfect operating condition as possible, though. I'm freaky about changing fluids, and keeping the inside of my vehicle's guts clean and everything working perfectly.
So, I thought this might be a good place to visit when I need advice that doesn't come from HD dealerships - who have a vested interest in what they tell me, or dudes I might meet in one of the local bars - who may or may not know what they are talking about while I'm in a gullible state of mind.
Now, many years (and a couple of wives) later, my step-son wanted to get rid of his 2006 Fat Boy, for similar reasons. I was looking at bikes and daydreaming over them, and it was an offer I couldn't refuse.
I am not a polish and shine person, I don't want it funky, but I ride it every day. It's not garage jewelry, is what I mean. I want as near to perfect operating condition as possible, though. I'm freaky about changing fluids, and keeping the inside of my vehicle's guts clean and everything working perfectly.
So, I thought this might be a good place to visit when I need advice that doesn't come from HD dealerships - who have a vested interest in what they tell me, or dudes I might meet in one of the local bars - who may or may not know what they are talking about while I'm in a gullible state of mind.
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Welcome from South Florida...Crash
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Same here for this ole bird.. A Must for me is to have her run good and be kept in top mechanical shape.
Welcome to the Forum and safe riding.
From Indiana
Welcome to the Forum and safe riding.
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