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Old May 10, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by northerndave
Well guys, I didn't do anything to classic up my road king.

But I wanted to show my uncles bike, I rode it for him yesterday. A tribute ride, I rode his 97 heritage springer.... to his funeral.

Short little 12 mile trail of tears on my uncle's pride and joy.

Here's our bikes together, mine is the blue RKC






Getting ready to head to the church where his bike was displayed for his friends and family.



Now that's a classic.
Both beautiful rides. Sorry about your uncle. That must have been a bittersweet ride. Bet he was along side of you the whole time.
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 04:17 AM
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I wanted my classic to be more classic so as of October I went to work.
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by northerndave
Well guys, I didn't do anything to classic up my road king.

But I wanted to show my uncles bike, I rode it for him yesterday. A tribute ride, I rode his 97 heritage springer.... to his funeral.

Short little 12 mile trail of tears on my uncle's pride and joy.

Here's our bikes together, mine is the blue RKC





Getting ready to head to the church where his bike was displayed for his friends and family.



Now that's a classic.
sorry for you loss.....the bike is fantastic...its my dream bike
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 06:34 AM
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Sorry for your lose,did not notice my post ended up in the middle of a tribute.it is very sad when we lose a loved one,specaly a brother biker......
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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oh hey don't worry about it, my post is out of place here so please excuse the discomfort I might have created here. I just wanted to show off my uncles bike. Wish it was under happier circumstances.

The old carb fed evo ran really nice for me. It was quite an honor and a privilege to ride the bike.

A better shot with a real camera (non phone cam), trying to force a smile.

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I love those bikes. The springer front is over the top coolness.
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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Old May 11, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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Your uncle's Heritage is beautiful, a true classic. Your Road King is very nice too. I also wanted to offer my condolences.
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by northerndave
oh hey don't worry about it, my post is out of place here so please excuse the discomfort I might have created here. I just wanted to show off my uncles bike. Wish it was under happier circumstances.

The old carb fed evo ran really nice for me. It was quite an honor and a privilege to ride the bike.

A better shot with a real camera (non phone cam), trying to force a smile.



I love those bikes. The springer front is over the top coolness.
My condolences to you and your family also.
I prefer to believe that your Uncle just "Rode on ahead of us".
Thanks for posting, you are a good Nephew.
Blessings to all...
 
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Originally Posted by northerndave
oh hey don't worry about it, my post is out of place here so please excuse the discomfort I might have created here. I just wanted to show off my uncles bike. Wish it was under happier circumstances.

The old carb fed evo ran really nice for me. It was quite an honor and a privilege to ride the bike.

A better shot with a real camera (non phone cam), trying to force a smile.



I love those bikes. The springer front is over the top coolness.
Hey, nice thing you did for your uncle. IMO, the Heritage Springer is the first bike that'll make it to heaven. Maybe your uncle is riding one right now. Beautiful bike, and I hope his family appreciates it and keeps it safe.

God bless and ride safe.
 
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Old May 13, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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