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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Hi all.

Just joined the forum after checking it out for a couple of weeks. My story
Hadn't been on a bike for many years though been wanting to buy for 15 years. Finally got the time & cash (and wife's approval) at 57 years , took the MSF course this fall and bought a beautiful black FLHTCU in early October. Having a great time traveling the back roads. Only regret so far is buying late in the riding season and putting it off for too many years!

I realize that I have a lot to learn yet. Thanks to everyone for sharing all your knowledge on this forum.

BTW, wife's loving the bike!
 
Old Dec 5, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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Congratulations on the new bike, black is a great color choice. Welcome to the HDforums and hello from Wisconsin.
 
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Welcome from chilly central Arkansas... Ride Safe!
 
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You're off to a good start with the MSF course. Welcome to the Forum from cold and snowy Indy! It's a great place to spend time between rides!
 
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Welcome to the forum & congrats on the new Bike. Have fun here,Ride safe,
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congradulations on your bike and welcome from north carolina
 

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Welcome John401, I'm over by St Louis and as you can see, kinda partial to the black hogs myself. Ride with pride.
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we all started out new at one time...

best advice I can give is to take it really slow at first till U feel comfortable on her..
I discourage riding 2 up till U feel like Ur ready...



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