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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Nice ride. Welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Sweet ride you have there.

Ride safe,

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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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Welcome... Nice bike....black is the fastest color
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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welcome shawn. i also have a vivid black 08 streetglide. congratulations on your new bike.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Thank you, everyone for the welcome!
I quickly got used to the comfort level of this thing and it doesn't handle half bad, either. The steering is so much lighter than its looks would suggest, with that big fairing up front, and she sounds absolutely awesome. Really a very easy bike to fall in love with and as soon as I saw her, in a line up of other SGs, I knew that Black Betty was the one.
Any good suggestions for passenger backrests that are functional and look good? I'm thinking of also strapping on a soft bag on the tail for longer rides for items that I'd like faster access to, such as my Camera (I do a lot of amateur photography). I'm open to suggestions and ideas.
Thank you, again.
Looking forward to getting to know some folks on here.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Welcome and nice ride. I have a 08 SG too,best bike I have ever owned! You will love it. Check out HD quick detatchable back rest, seems most popular.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Welcome from South Texas, ride safe.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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Welcome from Alberta, Canada. (-18 degrees C this morning....-4 degrees F) Betcha it's warmer in Orlando.
 
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