Deep in the heart of Texas, hello.
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RE: Deep in the heart of Texas, hello.
ORIGINAL: oldgeezer
Well, since Craig and David chimed in, I'll have to give you a welcome from West Texas. Like everyone said, the MSF is the way to go. If you don't want to buy a piece of crap cheap learner bike, then make sure you get the bike you like the best and fits you the best. That could be any number of the HD's, like a Sporty, Dyna Low Rider or a Softail Deluxe. You should be able to flat foot the bike sitting on the seat. Mainest thing, learn the correct way to ride, take your time, practice low speed manuvers and be safe. You've found an excellent resource in this forum.
Well, since Craig and David chimed in, I'll have to give you a welcome from West Texas. Like everyone said, the MSF is the way to go. If you don't want to buy a piece of crap cheap learner bike, then make sure you get the bike you like the best and fits you the best. That could be any number of the HD's, like a Sporty, Dyna Low Rider or a Softail Deluxe. You should be able to flat foot the bike sitting on the seat. Mainest thing, learn the correct way to ride, take your time, practice low speed manuvers and be safe. You've found an excellent resource in this forum.
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RE: Deep in the heart of Texas, hello.
Hey Curious,Let me know if you go to Alamo or Javalina H D.I know some good salesman at each place and will hook you up with them.There are great Guys at Javalina but Alamo has a couple of Guys that just want to get you to sign on the dotted line.
Happy Trails!
Craig
Happy Trails!
Craig
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RE: Deep in the heart of Texas, hello.
Welcome to the forums from the Arizona Highlands. I'm glad to hear you will be taking the course and by all means rent before buying. Now, will your new bike be, since I am curious, yellow or blue?
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RE: Deep in the heart of Texas, hello.
Welcome from central IL. You've been given some good advice. Two thoughts I would add:
1. What kind of riding do you think you'll be doing? Long trips or mostly short trips?
2. If you look at Sportster's the 2004's and 2005's have mmuch less vibration.
Take care. I hope you find yourself at the beginning of a long and wonderful journey.
Art
1. What kind of riding do you think you'll be doing? Long trips or mostly short trips?
2. If you look at Sportster's the 2004's and 2005's have mmuch less vibration.
Take care. I hope you find yourself at the beginning of a long and wonderful journey.
Art
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RE: Deep in the heart of Texas, hello.
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Hey Curious,Let me know if you go to Alamo or Javalina H D.I know some good salesman at each place and will hook you up with them.There are great Guys at Javalina but Alamo has a couple of Guys that just want to get you to sign on the dotted line.
Happy Trails!
Craig
Hey Curious,Let me know if you go to Alamo or Javalina H D.I know some good salesman at each place and will hook you up with them.There are great Guys at Javalina but Alamo has a couple of Guys that just want to get you to sign on the dotted line.
Happy Trails!
Craig
Happy Trails to you, too.
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RE: Deep in the heart of Texas, hello.
Welcome from TN. We have several lady riders here and we're proud of all of them, you'll be riding before to long, keep us posted in general harley chat about your new adventure to be. Hope you enjoy the forums.
John TN
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