Congrat's on the ride and best wishes for the New Year!

 

Congrats! I recently started riding again after 30 years. Got a "learner" bike in mid August, bought my Harley ('10 Deluxe) in mid September and between the two of them rode over 5000 miles before storing the bike for the winter.

Happy new year and ENJOY!

 

Congrats man. Ride, be safe, and let the spending begin!

 

So you're likin' that used Sportster you bought

 

My apologies , the bike is a 2010 Fat Boy Lo.

 

Great advice from a Long time rider. Priceless advice.



Oct1949..you changed the photo...looks cool...where are you in the bar? Happy new year my friend.

 

Congrats! Do yourself a favor and do everything at your own pace. Don't let anybody decide when you "should be ready" to do certain things, etc. If something makes you uncomfortable, work your up to it, and don't be shy about letting the people you're riding with know it. When I first started riding years ago, one of my buddies wanted to ride handlebar to handlebar from the get go and it almost caused me to wipe out both of us because I was so nervous. If I had that to do over, I would tell told him to stay the hell out of my lane if I was uncomfortable. I was more worried about looking like a wuss than being safe. Don't concern yourself with appearance until you get comfortable on your bike! Just my .02...

Be safe, and enjoy the ride!

 

Depends on what is meant by tailgating. I use cars/trucks as a shield; far back enough so that I can stop in time, but close enough that people don't try to cut me off.

 

97HeritageSpringer said it....ride your ride. There is always at least one buddy who needs to impress all and will push you to ride faster etc. You'll enjoy it more and be safer just riding on your comfort zone. It will evolve.

Enjoy and welcome to ride! There is nothing better you can do with your clothes on!

 

Thought you might correct me, Welcome from East Tennessee