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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Welcome from Nawlins!!!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Welcome from Michigan.
Been cold here all Winter and this Spring. My first Harley was a 2000 1200-C Loved it. Only thing I didn't like was the vibration at highway speeds. I sold it to my Brother and got a 06 rubber mount 1200-C, that took car of that problem. I still get to drive my old 2000 every so often. Still love it. My Brother is going to sell it this Spring and buy a BT, I hate to see it go...
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Congrats. Ken and welcome.

Can't help you with your throttle problem but hopefully someone here can give you some advice.

I bet you'll love the Sportster. I had two of them ..883 and 1200 and really liked them.
All Harley's are awesome.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Congrats on the new ride!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Welcome and many congratulations on your new toy. You won't be disappointed.

Where are you from in Maine? I am originally from Brunswick, but exiled down in Virginia until I can move back.

That short riding season is the only drawback about living up there...well, that and mud season. I do miss it, however. I will get back eventually. In the meanwhile, I am planning on riding up this summer on my 09 road glide. Now that is going to be a great trip!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Congrats on the new ride and welcome.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Welcome, if it is any consolation we are just getting a good start to riding season here in Indiana too.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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welcome from the other coast-
wana see pics of your bike!!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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Welcome, would love to see some pics of the bike. Riding season is just getting good here in Michigan too, but its better then my last year season I was in Alaska and they have a short season!
 
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