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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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this is my first cruiser got rid of my p.o.s crotch rocket...but i am clueless to the world of HD
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Welcome. Post some pics ASAP. You will learn many things here. Just ask and usually you will have a response within minutes.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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Welcome to the family!!! Post pics and let us start helping you spend your money. Planty of advice and knowlege here for you. So don't hesitate asking. There are no dumb questions here.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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Welcome to the world of the Deuce. Now ride that thing like you're late for dinner.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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teddyb: Welcome to the H-D family of bikes, especially to the Deuce fraternity. You can learn allot from your fellow riders here. Congratulations!!!!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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thanx guys pix on the way.. first question is its a 2004..what gas should i be using?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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congrats on the new scoot, this site is gonna make you go broke, and very fast
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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premium gas
 
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Welcome n it don't really matter what just why, hell I bin ridin my pasta rocket the past couple weeks whilst my NT's in da shop n havin a blast.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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teddyb: Welcome to the H-D family of bikes, especially to the Deuce fraternity. You can learn allot from your fellow riders here. Congratulations!!!!
Hey, I like that, the Deuce fraternity! Congrats, teddyb. Enjoy that Deuce.
 

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