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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 12:48 PM
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Congrats! I just became a Harley convert last year! Glad to hear you made the right choice, and you are happy about it! I know I am
 
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 09:30 PM
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" If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand".

I guess you don't have to ask anymore. Ride On....and welcome aboard.
 
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Originally Posted by TKDKurt
Welcome to the party! Better late than never!

Absolutely! I have no regrets for not doing it sooner, as I was truly ready to appreciate it now. And now is amazing! Thank you for the welcome!
 
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubbag8tr
Congrats on the new ride! I've met some of the best and most real people who are Harley owners. I think you and your wife are going to enjoy your new ride and meet great folks along the way.
Thanks for the welcome. It's interesting, it really is. I've been back to dealer several times to purchase various items and each time I go, we meet someone else. I know it sounds odd, but I really like the fact that there is a sense of fraternity. Not just that we all ride, but rather, the we are all riding and sharing the experience that is Harley - THIS is amazing to me!
 
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 10:00 PM
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Welcome to the HD crazy disfunctional family. Have you learned yet that HD means hundreds of dollars? Ride safe.
LOL!!!! LOL!!!!! Thanks for the welcome! Alas, it has already begun!
 
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Originally Posted by kishstl
Glad our weather is starting to change. Hope to see you in Defiance or Augusta! I'll definitely come say hi. I started on mini-bikes then to old Honda road bikes to crotch rockets and I got my first Harley in '97 and have never looked back. I love motorcycles, all kinds, but for me, for most times, I choose the old fashioned, rather outdated design of a V-Twin.
Thanks for the welcome! Feel free to shoot me a PM! I'm always up for a ride! And now, I can honestly say that I too prefer the outdated design of a V-Twin.
 
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 10:03 PM
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Welcome to the forum and to Harley Davidson. Invest in toothpicks to get the bugs out of your teeth because you'll have a perma-grin from now on. Ultra will probably be my next bike. Give us a more thorough review after a few thousand miles.
So true about the perma-grin! It's contagious, cause my wife is grinning too! I will def keep the update! And thanks for the welcome.
 
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.... Sounds like a Great - Day , Congrats ,
Was truly a great day and thanks!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 10:04 PM
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Congrats on your new ride ! Glad the wife is happy we all know how that works, ride safe and enjoy ! Oh and welcome from the UP of MI !
Thanks for the welcome!! Loving LOVING the ride!
 
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I called T-Doggs (local tat shop) to see what they had, and they have next to nothing. Making more calls... The wife simply shakes her head. LOL!!!
 



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