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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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Default Just got my first Harley

I just picked up a 2005 Heritage Softail Classic


here is my ugly mug on the bike when I got it


so far I love it! I have put only about 500 miles on it going back and forth to work, but I plan on putting alot more on it in the future
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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Nice! Always loved that color scheme.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Welcome to the Forum from Colorado!
Nice bike.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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Nice lookin bike, (with you off of it...) lol JK
Congrats and enjoy!
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Looks good. Congratulations
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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Nice ride, Congrats
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Looks great man,the first Harley is always the best!
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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Nice. Welcome to the Harley world.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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Welcome and congrates Dude. How bout some details, miles, mods and the likes? Also, buckle down on the wallet and check book because if you hang out here long enough these guys, ( any myself ) will help you break the bank on mods and making the bike "your own". Ride safe too Dude.
 
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