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03-30-2024 | 07:15 AM
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Hey Guys,
Jim here, from Central PA. I've been riding bike for 56 years. Recently picked up a new-to-me 2016 FLHXS with ~15K on it. I've owned other HDs in the past: a '78 Sportster in high school (had to love AMF, right!), and a '99 883 for a few years in early 2000’s. Glad to be back in the family.
Jim here, from Central PA. I've been riding bike for 56 years. Recently picked up a new-to-me 2016 FLHXS with ~15K on it. I've owned other HDs in the past: a '78 Sportster in high school (had to love AMF, right!), and a '99 883 for a few years in early 2000’s. Glad to be back in the family.
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03-30-2024 | 07:50 AM
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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. Take to an office supply store and have them put a spiral binder in place of the glued binder. That will let the manuals lay flat on your bench. 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.
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Take to an office supply store and have them put a spiral binder in place of the glued binder. That will let the manuals lay flat on your bench. 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.
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03-30-2024 | 08:03 AM
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From: Honah Lee
Welcome to the HDFORUM, Jim.
I hope you continue to enjoy your ride here with us on the HDFORUM.
Only as a suggestion, create a signature line similar to my one line on my bike information.
The year, model, and all the letters Harley assigned to the bike. It will appear at the bottom of your post.
You can also add a favorite picture to the signature line.
Doing this will be helpful if you ask a question, or to someone asking a question. All Harleys aren't the same with many changes and variations over the years.
You can also add a favorite picture for an Avatar you see at the top left of your post if you like.
I hope you continue to enjoy your ride here with us on the HDFORUM.
Only as a suggestion, create a signature line similar to my one line on my bike information.
The year, model, and all the letters Harley assigned to the bike. It will appear at the bottom of your post.
You can also add a favorite picture to the signature line.
Doing this will be helpful if you ask a question, or to someone asking a question. All Harleys aren't the same with many changes and variations over the years.
You can also add a favorite picture for an Avatar you see at the top left of your post if you like.
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03-30-2024 | 08:52 AM
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03-30-2024 | 09:32 AM
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03-30-2024 | 05:06 PM
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03-31-2024 | 06:15 AM
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