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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by CDG306
Well I came home today and my wife surprised me and bought it for me. Was sitting in the garage. Too bad it's snowy out....

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congrats.. take your time get it worked out/way you want it over the winter..
 
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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May not be the best bet for a first Harley, but it will be a learning experience. Good Luck.
 
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