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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Default Back from afghanistan!!!!!

Didnt think everyone would want to troll thru 12 pages so I am starting a new thread. To everyone that responded THANK YOU!!!! Its great to be back home on American soil!! Installed the following: XIEDS- instant differance but a little less gas mileage, dunno if its from sitting and running on 9 month old gas or not, time will tell, TLPH7 LED SET- think I need to aim it, have not been bright lighted in the day time yet and have not tried it in the dark yet, more to follow. Big sucker- great! Still need to do the gutted pipe, waiting to get new gaskets first, as promised here are a couple of chity pics of Big Red, more to follow as she gets on the road more and OMG tried peroxide and water solution ( love bugs here SUCK) ITS GREAT!! Stay safe everyone, thank you for your support!!! Gettin now!!!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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It's about time you got home! We were waiting for you!
Welcome back pony. Well done and thanks.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Welcome Home!!! I know what you mean about the love bugs they suck here to and taste like chit!!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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Sorry, wouldnt attach pics earlier


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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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Thank you for your service!!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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Welcome home! Glad there are great guys like you who are willing to serve!

Now hurry up & ride while there's still some decent weather left!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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HOOOAH!!! THX 2009, great first post!!!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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First of all, thank you for your service and welcome home. Now get on your bike and ride it till' the wheels fall off!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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Welcome back HOME... As I recall YOU had 5 tours and will be retiring ASAP... Glad YOU made it safely...

Regarding the LoveBugs, try some TurtleWax 'ZipWax' in warm water... Cleans/waxes in one motion...
 

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