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Starting in Richfield, Wi. June 3

Discussion in 'Millis' started by Harleys4Life, May 18, 2013.

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  1. Jun 14, 2013 #31
    Harleys4Life

    Harleys4Life Light Load Member

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    Glad things are going well for you. I met my trainer and he seems like a great guy and I'm looking forward to working with him. Hopefully by the middle off next week, we'll be on the road.


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    Harleys4Life, Jun 14, 2013
    Harleys4Life, Jun 14, 2013
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  3. Jun 14, 2013 #32
    samurai

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    hey dont worry about the gears. i still miss them and i have been on my own for a year.
     
    samurai, Jun 14, 2013
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  4. Jun 15, 2013 #33
    Cammi

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    Hi There, dont want to hijack your topic but on the mention of shifting, Exactly how much different is shifting in your truck compared to my car which is a stick shift. I have been doing stick shifts for most of my adult driving life and still on the rare occasion miss a gear.
     
    Cammi, Jun 15, 2013
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  5. Jun 15, 2013 #34
    Harleys4Life

    Harleys4Life Light Load Member

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    Double clutching and downshifting. A tractor is much different than in a car. Cars have synchronizers that match up the engine speed and transmission. Trucks do not have these so the driver has to match them up by shifting at the proper RPM for the speed. That said, it isn't that difficult to do with a little instruction and a lot of practice.

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    Harleys4Life, Jun 15, 2013
    Harleys4Life, Jun 15, 2013
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    Cammi Thanks this.
  7. Jun 19, 2013 #35
    Godblessthemidwest

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    Hi guys,

    I'm gonna be starting at Richfield July 1. So excited to join the Millis crew! How r things going Harleys4life, jbob0305 and whoever else?
     
    Godblessthemidwest, Jun 19, 2013
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  8. Jun 19, 2013 #36
    Harleys4Life

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    Welcome! Things are going great. Just finished school and orientation today. Will be heading out with driver/trainer this weekend. Can't wait to get out on the road. If you have any questions, I'll help if I can.
    Good luck and keep us posted on how it's going.
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    Harleys4Life, Jun 19, 2013
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  9. Jun 20, 2013 #37
    Godblessthemidwest

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    What do u recommend as far as flashlight and gloves?
     
    Godblessthemidwest, Jun 20, 2013
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  10. Jun 20, 2013 #38
    Harleys4Life

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    A good LED flashlight if you can afford one, make sure your gloves are good durable, leather ones. Several in my class bought heavy cloth ones and had to get different ones.

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    Harleys4Life, Jun 20, 2013
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  11. Jun 20, 2013 #39
    BronzeLion

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    Hi Harleys4Life, I was just wondering why the heavy cloth work gloves are no good? Also, are gloves more or less needed for doing the pre-trip or am I missing something? Best of luck to you and stay safe out there!!!
     
    BronzeLion, Jun 20, 2013
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  12. Jun 20, 2013 #40
    Harleys4Life

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    Cloth gloves will allow diesel fuel to get on your hands. Also, leather is just better for protecting your hands.

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    Harleys4Life, Jun 20, 2013
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