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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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I'm a Harley newbie...and just wanted to say hello. I've been riding for years (sportbikes mostly...road and track) but have rented Harleys for trips and always loved the laid back riding. Anyway, finally picked one up for my very own ('04 Road King Custom) and I can't wait to get some miles on it this summer.

As I'm getting to know the bike I'm sure I'll be posting up questions so take it easy on me if I ask the obvious...haha

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Welcome from downstate IL. If you ever want to get out of Cook County ride 300 miles south and I'll buy you a beer.

Post some pictures of that new King.
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Dawson
Welcome from downstate IL. If you ever want to get out of Cook County ride 300 miles south and I'll buy you a beer.

Post some pictures of that new King.
Thanks all....I'll try to get some pics up soon after I snap some this weekend. Regarding down state IL, I went to school at SIU and love the area. I'm originally from Paducah, KY and plan to ride down hopefully in the next month or so.

Tonight I'm just mourning the end of the Blackhawks season
 
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Welcome from Washington- you'll love your King!!
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Welcome! This is a great place to come for advice and info.
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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Welcome to the forums. Pimp out that touring model...
 
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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Welcome lots of good info and some good folks here!
 
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Welcome from Texas.
 
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Glad you made the move to the RK and welcome, enjoy the ride on the bike and here in the forum it only gets better from here.
 
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Congrats on the Touring Bike,& welcome to the forum from Waxahachie TX. Enjoy that big'ol bike.
 
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You selected well.

That's a great bike for enjoying Lake Shore Drive, the city streets, and all the rest.

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