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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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Congrats Clammy! I was starting to think you were making this story up! hehe. I have bought 4 new bikes, it has rained everytime I picked them up. So far they have all been excellent bikes, I take rain as a good omen. Congrats again bro.
 
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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Congratulations[sm=smiley32.gif] You survived the wait, now you are rewarded with a new bike and an open road. [sm=nxsmile.gif] [sm=gears.gif]
 
Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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Hey clammy, that "first ride" feeling will happen again every spring when you pull that scoot out after a long winter hibernation! Enjoy!
 
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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Clammy---, Way to go man! You gotta be the most patient rider here.BTW-on your ride back from the dealer, Did you feel all of us on the back with you? We're there for ya bro!!!!!Now-get outta here and go for a ride!
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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Da man finally get's his ride[sm=drooldude.gif], man have fun, be safe and enjoy the train ride, hey if you ride to Tn look me up.
 
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:55 AM
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congrats clammy!! im sure youll reak it in this week end!
 
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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Hey Clammy,

Don't forget to check the tread on your tires at about 8000 miles. That should come up in about a week.

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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 01:07 AM
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Thanks for all the kind words everyone!! Even though it was pouring rain and was near freezing, I managed to put 80 Kms (50miles) on her today just puttin' around town. Boy she really wants to GO, though, hehehe... and man is she ever DIRTY now, hehehe... I am a SERIOUSLY HAPPY CLAM!!

I know you all want some pics, so here are a couple I took at the dealership, and in the parking garage at work. More to come for sure. Today, I just wanted to RIDE!!!

Cheers!
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Here's me getting my keys (OH HAPPY DAY!!! ) from Todd, the salesman, who has become a friend during this time!

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Here are various shots of my Train. Notice the SE2s! They sound NIIIIICE!!! And look DEADLY!!

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Now I can see why you are so happy, that's a great lookin ride. Enjoy
 
Old Apr 21, 2005 | 02:18 AM
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Well Clammy that is a sweet look'n ride and you've done you're self fine with that bike the only other thing I could add to that is Ride Bro Ride . And know that I will be picking up the torch and starting my count down come Monday. The Springer is due to ship on Friday, they figure it should hit the dealer buy Tuesday or Wednesday and that would make Day Zero Saturday the 30th..

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