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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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Hi All, well I finally got back in the wind after about 15 years and picked up a new Street Glide last weekend. I was a bit nervous at first but it came back to me quickly and the 90 mile ride home from the dealer was awesome. It's a bit more refined than the '82 Low Rider I had before this and I can still say that I have never owned anything but Harley Davidsons.


 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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Nice! That color combo looks much better on the SG than it did on the RKC.
Have fun with the modding.
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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I did the same thing a few years back. Had not been on a bike in 15 years, so I go out and buy a heavyweight. All previous bikes were sportster sized. A bit intimidating at first, but soon got the feel of her. No turning back now, not for a pile of money. Hey, you're not ridin if you're not glidin! Enjoy!
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Welcome from Vancouver, Canada
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Nice ride.. New myself but already have got some great info..
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Welcome back from Kansas
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Welcome from way down south in Georgia. Nice Bike. Congrats
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Welcome and nice glide ride.
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome, I have been lurking here for a few weeks checking out what I NEED to do to the bike in the future, it's a great forum from what I have seen so far.
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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