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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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Howdy all,

Said my standard hello's in the welcome new members area, but figured I'd stop by here to say it as well. (It's where I've spent the most time of the past few weeks reading, and researching stuff).

My names Steve, and I've been riding since, well, my Grandfather bought me my first mini-bike at the age of 5 some 40 years ago. My current ride is an 02' Road King that I've owned since new. I stumbled across these forums in my search for info, and comparisons\opinions of the RK vs Eglide. I've been thinking about a new bike for a year or so now, and the 2012 Electra Glides have me looking very seriously. Doing a test day\ride tomorrow actually, and hope to make a decision by the weekend.

Anyway, hello touring forum. I hope I can be a contributor in some ways, but probably spend more time reading and browsing than anything. Looks like a great place, and again, I've already gained quite a bit of good info, so I'll probably hang out for a while.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Welcome to the Forums. My King is an '02 as well. Love it.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Welcome Steve. This is a great forum for info, sometimes to much info will cost you money though beware............lol
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Welcome. I have own an '05 King. I am being tempted by the ultra (most likely used).
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Welcome and enjoy the testing!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Texas Fat Boy
Welcome Steve. This is a great forum for info, sometimes to much info will cost you money though beware............lol
This is FAR too true!
 
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