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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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First off let me introduce myself. My name is Chris and I will soon be the proud owner of a '09 Heritage Softail Classic. I ordered yesterday and will take delivery in June. I'm currently deployed and ordered through the AAFES car sales guy who deals in Harleys. This is my first Harley, I've owned Honda's before..my current ride is an '85 Honda Shadow VT700C that I bought about a year ago as my "learning bike". To pass the time between now and when I pick her up in June I'll be looking for engine guards w/highway pegs, a backrest for myself and guards for the back end. I look forward to my new baby.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Welcome to the family of Harley Davidson, I think you are going to like it. I bought my first Harley in 1984 after a 7 month deployment (Navy) and had a picture of it taped to my rack that I would stare at everyday. The day we got back, everybody ran off the ship to start the 30 day standdown with their families. I took a taxi down to San Diego Harley Davidson and bought a new red XLX Sportster $2995+tax. I spent the whole 30 days standdown riding that bike all over SoCal and I have had a Harley ever since. Its been a great ride. Thank you for your service, you are a hero!

Rick USN(Ret) 1978-2002
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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Congrat's on the new sled.Stay safe bro.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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Congrats on your graduation into the big leagues.
Your going to like the big softy, rides nice, looks great and sounds even better.
Once you do something about the stock pipes that is.

And thank you for your service.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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great pick of bikes I had a heritage and loved it...welcome to the site..and stay safe..you are what makes this country great your service does not go unnoticed with me or my family...come home soon bro and ride your new scoot...from mine to yours here in Portland Oregon
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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Welcome from the IE and stay safe out there!

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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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Welcome, ride safe
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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Welcome from Atlanta!
 
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Congratulations on ordering your new Heritage. Looking forward to seeing the pictures in June.
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