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Old May 25, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Well my parents finally talked me into it...they have been tryin to get me to buy a harley for a couple of months now..im home from iraq for my 15 days to see my new baby boy for the first time and I wasnt gonna buy a bike untill i got home for good but they talked me into going to the dealership and the ONE bike i was wantin happened to be on the first row of bikes...its the orange/black 1200 Nightster...Long story short ive had her for 24 hours and now have 150 miles on her haha...its great im glad i went ahead and made the purchase.
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Congrats on both
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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congrats and thanks for your service
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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Wow! Congrats on the new baby and the new Nightster. Welcome aboard from No. Va. Be safe and watch your back when you get back in theater. Oh, and thanks for your service!

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Old May 25, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Wow a new baby boy and a new Nightster!! Jackpot! Congratulations on both, keep yourself safe over there.
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Congrat's on the Baby & Scoot! From another Army vet. take care over there!
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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Congratulations! What a great way to return home! Your service is greatly appreciated... God bless
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Thanks for your service. Congrats on both new arrivals. Be safe when you go back & come home soon !! Phil...
 
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usarmyharley: Thanks for your service!!! Congrats on your new baby! Congrats on your new scoot; good lookin' bike; enjoy both!!!
 
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