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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Just want to introduce myself real quick.

Completely fascinated by Harleys and my intentions are to by one in the near future. Just so everyone knows, I have no real experience in riding except only a couple of times over the years but I have been doing extensive research lately. I woek with a few experienced riders and they have been invaluable to me for advise and this site has been the best for my needs and I appreciate you guys (and ladies) for it.

I plan on taking the MSF course before I even think about purchasing my first bike and I have read countless forum posts on here mainly and elsewhere and the advise is spot on from a common sense point of view. When I get closer to purchasing a bike I plan on posting it all here, because I haven't even come close to narrowing the field down on the style let alone the specific model I want. Believe me though, the dealership is a stop before I buy just so I can sit on everything they have.

Thanks for reading my first post here,
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Welcome Jesse!

Good luck in finding your first ride. Listen to the folks on this forum. They will tell you the truth and provide excellent guidance.

Lived in WA for many years: Seattle (Lake City), Tacoma, & Yakima. Great places to ride in your beautiful state!
 
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Jesse, Welcome to the HD Forums from Texas.
 
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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hi every one im a new member on here.i live in hibbing.minnesota where it is cooled for 6 months out off the year and i cant ride. i have been riding for 2 years on the street and 20 years on dirt.my harley is a 1997 fxdwg with coustom work i have done to it it has been a good bike.this last summer i took the msf rider course just to learn some new things im glad i did. every one should tack it it was fun.i hope to meet new peopel on here.i like to meet and help every one.hope to talk to many harley lovers like me.thank
 
Old Feb 2, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Yeah, I can't wait togo on a ride through some of the areas up there in summer. Most of my my family moved over to Spokane and Idaho and I am excited about taking a ride through the passes when it's warm.
 
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