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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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Here's my new (to me) 05 Heritage. Couldn't be happier. Spent the afternoon cruising the neighborhoods on her. The Heritage is a lot heavier than the military dirt bikes I'm used to so it's forcing me to go back to basics and work on my handling. 20+ years in the military has taught me all about going back to step 1.

I also want to thank my wife, Tina who is suffering through treatments for stage 4 breast cancer but still insisted that I get the bike because she knows how much I've always wanted one.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 01:08 AM
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I wish you & the Mrs. the absolute best of success with her treatments and recovery.

And congrats on your new ride, very nice!

Enjoy!
 
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Congrats on the bike. I got the same bike (05 Softail) less than a week ago so i can feel your excitement! Have fun, be safe.

Wish you and the Mrs. nothing but the best
 
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Congrats on your new ride!

Hope your wife is able to ride with you soon.
 
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Congrats, nice looking ride. Looks like you ended up going with an EVO after all. Hope things get better for you and the Mrs. from here forward. FWIW, my wife is a breast cancer survivor (a bit over 20 years now) so I have some idea of what your going through. If you find yourself down around Vancouver send me a message.
 
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Nothin' like new wheels. Good choice!
 
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We've been riding an 04 FLSTCI for years...love it! Get the touring passenger pad and backrest for it and get your wife out to enjoy it. Some of th ebest therapy is time in the wind!

Enjoy the ride!
 
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congrats on the new Softail, and best of luck for you wife.
 
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Congratulations on the new bike! Best of luck to you and the Mrs.
 
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Congrats on the new scoot and will be keeping your wife in prayers! May God bless you both.
 
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