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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 11:08 AM
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https://www.facebook.com/HarleyDavidson.Fanz/videos/593338984428523/?t=3
 
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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 11:33 AM
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That was phenomenal, thanks for sharing!
 
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You come up with some cool videos thanks
 
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Thanks for posting. 1978 was the last year I made the pilgrimage in March from Ohio to Daytona. Then I moved to Florida,made the trip much easier.
 
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Great video! The original music was pretty sweet too.
 
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Hell yeah, I was there that year on my Yamaha RD-400.
 
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Thanks, that video is a real gem. 1978 is the year I bought my Sportster.
 
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Great video. Brought back some good memories.
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