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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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I just don't get it. I started riding my 07 Fat Boy in April this year. I have over 5000 miles already. Here in Colorado seems I find most with 4,5,6 year old Harleys that I have run into have 2000 miles or less. Whats up with that? Happy with my Fatty but already looking to switch up to the Street Glide. Love my bike but want a fairing, windshield and stereoand bagsalready.lol. Come on Colorado people put some miles on your scoots!!!

 
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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I've got to ask, what's wrong with them enjoying motorcycling their own way? It's their buck!
 
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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Bought my dyna in middle of april and and like you I've got over 5000 miles also. Wife and I live in a place where
closest big town is 100 miles away so we get to see lots of country before get to any town. When I bought the dyna
I was not sure the wife would go wiyh me much--but I have created a monster in the fact that she loves to ride on the DRAGON
as that is what she calls the bike--hehehe. I've been thinking of doing some camping and some other activities but we both seem to
want to ride more than anything else--it's just to much fun!!!
 
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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I bought my Wide Glide in April and I would be right there with you guys if it didn't rain for 2 months straight here in Dallas. Guess I will have to make up for it this winter...
 
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Im in Loveland, 07 RK got her March 13th 7200 on her now. I ride year round too, so if your ever looking for some company while its snowing out, sent me a line.

Its why they call me Frosty.
 
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Cool unamed. I will. I am in Arvada. My friend's band plays at Thundermountain Harley up there sometimes. We gotta hook up.

 
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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I got my Sportie 1 year a go,I've got almost 17,000 miles on it.
 
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Smile's,,,,,some just ride harder than others.....
 
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Those low-milers are specifically deposited in the Harley foodchain to provide nice high-quality low-milage reasonably-priced "low hanging fruit" for all us who ride the **** outta ours . . .

I'll be looking for a SG to add to the garage in about a year and a half.-
so - would one of you low-milers be kind enough order one night-trained out as much as possible, and have the heads street modded/37Cam/StageII intake and SERT please??
Holler when you're tired of looking at it sit in the garage. . . .
 
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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Have had my 06 Heritage Classic 2 years next week. Have 43,000 miles on her.
 



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