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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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Hi all, Got my first Harley a few weeks ago . 2005 FXDWGI http://photos.thedieselstop.com/show...t=1&thecat=500 .I am 56 years old and have owned motorcyles since I was 16 (hondas,yamahas,etc).Got 700 miles on her so far. Put Screaming Eagle II's on her when I got it . Had synthetic oil put in and saddle bags put on at 500 mile service. Man this is a sweet ride. This seems like a great forum. Will definately be watching it for future addons for my bike. Later,Donnie
 
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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Donnie,

This is a great forum! You won't find a better one out there. Great people...great advise. Welcome!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Howdy Don, welcome to Harley Country. Congrats on the new Harley at 56. Enjoy the ride.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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Congrats Don
Your never too old for a harley!
 
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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Welcome to the Forums. Excellent choice of a bike. Never too old for a Harley. I got me one at 64.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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Welcome.

I just got my new 05 FXDWGI last Saturday, my first bike and I am 55. This bike is much easier to ride than the 125 cc Jap bike I used during my Rider Saftey course.

Ride safe & enjoy that Harley.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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Thanks everybody.I am really enjoying it.The weather here in NC has been great the past few days,Glad I work nights!! Later,Donnie
 
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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That's a nice bike, they handle real good, I had a 97 and I'm sorry I got rid of it.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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Welcome to the forum, congrats on your ride!
 
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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Good looking bike! Welcome to the site, nothing but good people here and great info. I got my Wide Glide May 7th but it sat till I got back from C-5 school last week. I only have 270 miles on it due to the fact I have way too many things going on at once! lol! I have the SE II's and love them along with the Stage 1 kit. Glad to see several WG owners replying to ya!
 
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