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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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I read an article in easyrider and it decrscribed damn near the same ride you did right down to the ease fo renting the bike. I've been wanting to do that same trip.
 
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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You should look into some of the rides here in NM. There are some awesome spots to travel. You can hit them on the way to Vegas. LOL
 
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Welcome to the Great West Tattoo13 and to the Roadglide's western roaming grounds. The Desert's got some excellent roads to kick it on...specially when yer goin with the wind...

 
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Great post and greater trip. Send us pics of the new scooter.
 
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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Wife and I did the same thing a couple of years ago on an Ultra. We were there 'cause of trip she earned at her bank. We got $100 in chips upon check-in and used those to rent the bike - no gambling for us! It was 108 outside and Vegas seems to have the longest red lights.

Glad you had a great trip. And nice pics, too.
 
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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Shhhh! don't let the word out. This desert is crawling with Harley's already. Awesome roads and scenary, great weather too. Motorcycle paradise, year around.[8D]
 
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Thanks alot a$$h0le.
I've been eyeballing the Road Glides and your post has me thinking even harder.
You will NOT be getting a Christmas card from me!

Beautiful pics btw!!
Ha the Road Glide was one of the last on my list of bikes to look at never liked the fairing!
I went to Harley today and I found I don't really like the Batwings anymore!
Sitting on them just don't feel right anymore.
I am in love with the Road Glides, just need to wait for them to get in one in the color I want they only have Orange, Red and the Anniversary. I want Black or Blue Pearl.

The pictures turned out nice, funny thing is some of those were off my phone and some off of a expensive camera and I can't tell which is which!
Thanks for all the compliments!

 
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Wow....
I am headed to Vegas from Ft. Worth around March. Now I am REALLY excited. Awesome pics, thanks for sharing...
 
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Dam....you guys have all the luck. I cant wait until I can get my SG out and put some serious miles on her.

I road the RG, but just something about the sitting position I didn't like......once I road the SG I was hooked big time!
 
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 01:44 AM
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I don't really have a dog in this fight since I prefer a Road King, but to be fair you should probably rent something with a batwing for a day and then make a final judgement.
 



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