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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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I couldn't wait any longer.Took my first ride on the Street Glide today.All I can say is wow.I loved my Fatboy but this thing rides and runs so much better.Come on spring!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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And you're home already...?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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Yea, I know.Got a dinner date with the wife and some friends tonight.Might get out again tomorrow.Calling for warmer weather Tues.
 
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Congrats!! I'd be out riding myself but we are having one hellious turd floater coming down
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Cool!!
Welcome to the SG Family!!
It's a smooth rockin' one..
Happy mo$$din!!
Keep us in the loop..

No regrets on letting my softail go either
and I had $20 K in it.
At least $25 in this one now..
It's worth it though.. all in all.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
Cool!!
Welcome to the SG Family!!
It's a smooth rockin' one..
Happy mo$$din!!
Keep us in the loop..

No regrets on letting my softail go either
and I had $20 K in it.
At least $25 in this one now..
It's worth it though.. all in all.
Thanks!I got it back in Dec.and been waiting.
I had shitload in my Fatty as well.Took it in the shorts when I sold it,but I don't regret it.Love this bike!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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Congrats!! I'd be out riding myself but we are having one hellious turd floater coming down
You guys need the rain down there though.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Your not the only one to drop a boat load of money in a fatboy only to turn around and do it again on a streetglide. No regrets on my part. Enjoy the scoot and welcome to the family.
 
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