New rider anxiety
#11
08-16-2021 | 09:08 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Honah Lee
Welcome from Hampton Roads Virginia USA! 
Just in case you have not done both of these two important items!
Be sure to add an Avatar of your favorite shot in the USER set up for the small picture others will see in the top left corner of your post with your USER name.
And most importantly a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike model, year, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with that others see at the bottom.
This enables others to know your exact model if you ever ask a question or another member interested in it may ask you a question about it.
Your all set.... Enjoy the ride! ______________
Just in case you have not done both of these two important items!
Be sure to add an Avatar of your favorite shot in the USER set up for the small picture others will see in the top left corner of your post with your USER name.
And most importantly a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike model, year, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with that others see at the bottom.
This enables others to know your exact model if you ever ask a question or another member interested in it may ask you a question about it.
Your all set.... Enjoy the ride! ______________
#13
08-16-2021 | 09:31 PM
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2019
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From: Eastern Canada
#14
08-16-2021 | 09:48 PM
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Spartan Country, Michigan
Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, a rough idea of your range per tank, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding, and upwards of 230+ on trips.
Good Luck!!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, a rough idea of your range per tank, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding, and upwards of 230+ on trips.
Good Luck!!
#16
08-16-2021 | 10:38 PM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 28,839
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From: Wisconsin, USA
Welcome from central Wisconsin. Riding over 40 is a lot calmer with a windshield. If it really is traffic that is making you anxious, try to find a low traffic area to ride. Then you will probably have to worry about deer though. Did you take the MSF BRC course? It teaches strategies to deal with traffic.
#17
08-16-2021 | 10:43 PM
HDF Community Team
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Sydney
Welcome from Sydney Australia.
My suggestion (as boring as it sounds) is to slow ease back into it. Ride on the less busy road and build your way up. As much as I enjoy riding I am always focused waiting for the idiot to not see me. To me I don't care that they may be at fault as I will be the one potentially hurt so I am always as alert as possible.
My suggestion (as boring as it sounds) is to slow ease back into it. Ride on the less busy road and build your way up. As much as I enjoy riding I am always focused waiting for the idiot to not see me. To me I don't care that they may be at fault as I will be the one potentially hurt so I am always as alert as possible.
