Starting to ride again!
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Stage III
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Starting to ride again!
Hi guys I am new to this sight I have just purchased a 2007 softail deluxe.I have not road for 25 years.I took the riders edge course at the local harley dealership.I was hoping to get some tips on what to practice and what I need to do before I go out on the country roads.I learned a lot at the course but I know you guys have the experience and knowledge to give me some tips and how to start out on the right foot.Thanks Jeff
Stage IV
Joined: Feb 2007
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RE: Starting to ride again!
Harley Davidson
*Give Away Party*
One Harley Davidson will be given-away at Boomers Roadhouse in Waterford, MI. (located next to Airport)
Date: Saturday, February 24th
Time: Starts at 6:00pm
$25.00 admission is support of our troops at the door
You Receive:
Free ticket to the Fields Of Thunder Bike Run
The Baddest Bike Run in Michigan
With special guest Robbie Knievel!
Free admission to the Fields Of Thunder Music Festival Concert
An Armed Forces Celebration, June 30th
Free Dinner Buffet starting at 7:00pm with drink specials!
Live band and entertainment all night long!
Free autographed giveaways from celebrity music artists!
Raymond Harris, Tim McGraw, Hank Jr., Clint Black, Little Big Town, Craig Morgan, Jason Aldean, Ricky Skaggs, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Carolina Rain and many more!
Free Entry to WIN the Harley Davidson @ 10:30pm
www.raymondharrisusa.comwww.myspace.com/98310500
www.boomersroadhouse.com www.realriderz.net
*Give Away Party*
One Harley Davidson will be given-away at Boomers Roadhouse in Waterford, MI. (located next to Airport)
Date: Saturday, February 24th
Time: Starts at 6:00pm
$25.00 admission is support of our troops at the door
You Receive:
Free ticket to the Fields Of Thunder Bike Run
The Baddest Bike Run in Michigan
With special guest Robbie Knievel!
Free admission to the Fields Of Thunder Music Festival Concert
An Armed Forces Celebration, June 30th
Free Dinner Buffet starting at 7:00pm with drink specials!
Live band and entertainment all night long!
Free autographed giveaways from celebrity music artists!
Raymond Harris, Tim McGraw, Hank Jr., Clint Black, Little Big Town, Craig Morgan, Jason Aldean, Ricky Skaggs, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Carolina Rain and many more!
Free Entry to WIN the Harley Davidson @ 10:30pm
www.raymondharrisusa.comwww.myspace.com/98310500
www.boomersroadhouse.com www.realriderz.net
Banned
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Los Angeles, CA
RE: Starting to ride again!
Just get out there and practice. Be careful and weary of other drivers. You could check out the "ride like a pro" dvd series. http://www.ridelikeapro.com/ But the main thing is practice practice practice practice. Have fun, and be careful...
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: In Wisconsin somewhere south of Wausau.
RE: Starting to ride again!
Welcome from frozen, and I mean frozen, central Wisconsin. Where my scoot has been spending more time covered then rode lately...[&o]
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RE: Starting to ride again!
Welcome from central California!! Most important- take your time. Parking lots are great for practicing slow corners. Get used to the bike, then TWIST the throttle and GOOOOOO!!!!!!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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RE: Starting to ride again!
Welcome from NC. First piece of advice... RIDE SOLO. I hadn't riden in 19 years (bad marriage), and got myself an Ultra as my divorce present to myself. I was scared sheitless when I went to pick it up. I had NEVER ridden anything that big and heavy. But, there it was.. in the parking lot... no choice now but to ride it home. Just like riding a bicycle (this one just has a motor).. it all comes back to you. If you need a place to plactice slow manuvering, try a school or factory parking lot when no one else is there.
Be careful, and keep the rubber side down, shinny side up.
Be careful, and keep the rubber side down, shinny side up.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Severna Park, Maryland 21146
RE: Starting to ride again!
welcome from Maryland, There are a lot of us here that had been off the saddle for years then returned. Just take it easy, better to stay away from heavy traffic for awhile and just put it in your head that all them cagers are out to ruin your day and act/ride arrordingly.
Be safe
Be safe