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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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Congrats, hope you love the Classic and I hope the FLHR gets handed down to someone who'll take good care of her
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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I traded in my RK classic for a SG, best thing I ever did!!!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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ORIGINAL: drrandall1

I wanted a Road King till I saw the Street Glide
I HAD a Road King. I now HAVE a Street Glide.

Liked the RK. LOVE the SG.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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i PARTED WITH MY 06 RKC FOR THE 08 105TH Ultra Classic an don't regret a bit.

different ride all together.

A lot o roads to ride with my new partner.

Dave
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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parted with my night train (sore butt!!!) and got new 08 eg classic. ahh!!!! what comfort. and tunes too. detach kit, sert, hi flo, rush slip ons, diff. floorboards, windshield, adj. backrest. ready for the open road. now if supplier would get off strike so i can make some mulah, i can ride. hope its black... it is faster...ride safe
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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cool sounds like my roadking custom will stand out more now.Sorry guys I love my rkc knid of old fart bike with attitude,or at least to me.Plus just built custom sheet metal and new engine parts.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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Congrats on the EG. I've been looking at the 08 Ultras but not sure if I want to depart with my RKC yet.

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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Good luck on your new ride, I will stick with the Road King Classic........just my cup of tea..........
 
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you will love your glide and congrates!!!!!!

 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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you will miss the old friend but enjoy the new ride
 
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