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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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Welcome home and thank you for your service to America. Ride safe and ride often.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Welcome home and thank you for your service! God bless.

Ride & stay safe.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Welcome Home and Thank You for your service!

I am the proud Father of a US Army soldier and he is 20 and deploying to Afganistan the second week of July for a 1 year tour with the 9th Engineering Battalion. Currently stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany.

Enjoy being home and Go Ride.


 

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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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God Bless and I am glad you returned home safely. Thanks for your service and do as many have suggested above and you should be good to go. Take it easy for a few rides until you get the feel of the bike and are comfortable riding. I would suggest riding by yourself for a few rides, then go two up.


Joe
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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The basics have been covered. Tires, fluids, shocks etc all are something to check. I just wanted to chime in and tell you thank you for your service and welcome back. Have fun riding!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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Thank You Hawkpilot!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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Welcome Back and thank you for serving! Just as the others have said, new oil, check the tires carefully, maybe some fresh gas and ride the sucker...
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Glad to have you back. Ride safe.
 
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Welcome back and thanks for your service to this country. Replace the tires, you're good to go.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Welcome home. Thank you for your service. ride safe and enjoy life. from a Vietnam vet.
 
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