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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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This bike just keeps getting better! My last tank of gas I got 49 mpg. I'm relatively new to this group, so as soon as I can get some pictures, I'll post in the new member area, as well as the Deluxe thread. This forum has already saved me time and money. It's great.

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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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Glad your loving the bike!!!
Welcome to the forum too...glad to have you!
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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Howdy Ted, glad to hear that you are enjoy your Deluxe so much and also this forum. Enjoy the ride. Both are good to spend some time with.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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Tedman,

Happy to hear you like your bike. What color did you go with?

I got mine about 10 days ago. Put around 700 miles on it so far. I love mine too.

Welcome to the forum. I am a recent member too! Here is a pic of mine just after a bath and dressed for touring.

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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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Thanks for the welcome, all.

Arthur, which bags are those. I just bought some custom made bags from Leather Neck Jim's for touring with easy brackets 'cause I like the look without. Good looking ride you got; that's what I love about the Deluxe. The bike is so flexible regarding touring/boulevard/everyday travel.

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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Tedman,

those are the 120 Basket Weave bags from Leatherworks. the bags are really good quality and are mounted using easybrackets like yours for the same reason. Takes me about 20 seconds to put on/take off. Inside the bag is a thin zippered pocket I use for registratio/insurance info.

Very happy with them so far. Yeah, the deluxe is a great bike for all sorts of riding.

Would like to see a couple of pics of your bike and bags when you get to it.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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TedMan-

Welcome to the forum!! Post some pics on the Deluxe pics thread when you get 'em!

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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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Welcome...Glad your enjoying your bike....There are quite a few of us here that are very partial too the Deluxe
 
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 06:14 AM
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Thanks all again for the welcome. Mine is Black Pearl 2005. I've got about 6500 mi on the bike so far, and am going to put at least 2500 more on going to Sturgis this year[8D]. Will definitely post pics when I get them (soon I hope).

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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Black pearl is really, really nice. I was torn between that and the black and white.
Have a great time in Sturgis.
 
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