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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:21 AM
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Well I did it.......fell in love with the new 07 deluxe, olive pearl and black. Bought it. Heading for Sturgis on Friday with the 1000 mile service scheduled outside of Jackson Hole Wy. Pics attached.Name:  nostalgia07Harley004.jpg
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:23 AM
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:31 AM
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Very nice indeed!

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 07:00 AM
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VERY sweet lookin' ride. Now, when you comin' back from the dark side? - LOL!

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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Now that's a big Sportster....

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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Nice bike, it looks like that olive is going to be a popular color. Not something I'd by for myself, but definately nice to look at. Very cool, Congrats!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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I'm digg'n that tank badge. Very nice scoot.
 
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I'm digg'n that tank badge. Very nice scoot.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Thanks guys. 300 miles so far and I don't even know how to begin to explain the diff between by sporty and this bike. Apples and oranges.....wish I could keep both. I do think HD got the details right on this one....
 
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