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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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Just moved over to the touring bike world from the soft tail world. Big change, but so far I like it. Just want to say hello to everyone over hear.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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OK! What did you have and what did you get?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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Cool what did you get?
i did the same thing. i traded in my 2009 nightster for a 2006 road king classic! twenty years ago, i had a 1983 electra glide classic. i had forgotten the weight issues, now i remember! with a bike this big, you have to plan where you park it! cheers from montana
 
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Welcome, guys. You'll find plenty of help here. Enjoy the ride!
 
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Welcome back to the world of Touring! Lots of good input and info to be had! Enjoy your new ride!
 
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sold my 04 FLSTCI for a 14 RK

loving it!!!
 
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Welcome to touring! I moved over from a softail early last year. Really enjoy my RK.
 
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Originally Posted by the maintenance man
Just moved over to the touring bike world from the soft tail world. Big change, but so far I like it. Just want to say hello to everyone over hear.
Ditto - moved up from an FLSTC to a 2013 FLHX. Wowza - all I can say. LOL

Welcome! And of course...

 
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Had a 2004 Heritage. Got a 2007 Ultra.
 
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