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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 11:28 AM
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well after three years I have had the itch to get back on a Harley....back in 11 two of my riding friends got killed by dumb a$$es in cages and kind of made me think..as I was getting older and fixing to be a grandpa. for the first couple of years I didn't miss riding as I had other things to keep me occupied. but back in the spring I started looking at used bikes and looked at a few, and the bride even wanted me to consider a Goldwing, went and looked at one but no way was I going that route...went to a couple dealers in the area and on Labor Day bought a 14 Limited..i was nervous as crap when I picked it up and drove the 30 miles home..but hey it was like I had never stopped riding..what a thrill it was to ride the back roads home..the Limited is a nice bike....happy to be back on the forum, and look forward to reading all the good and bad experiences....
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 11:55 AM
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Welcome back!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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welcome back to the Brotherhood!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 12:44 PM
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Welcome back and condolences to your riding buddies.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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Never discount the loss of friends on 'bikes, since it's happened to all of us - keep them in your memory.
My wife's a 12x Grandma (Hebrew "Savta"), but I refuse to act like a Grandpa (Hebrew "Saba"). See my Avitar - our youngest foster son! "Get Busy Living".
I'm sure you'll be happy with your new bike. Glad to see you again.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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Welcome back Brother. I know exactly what you felt, I just got back in the saddle this year I pick up a 2010 TK limited in June and that first ride was all most as good as well you know. This is my fifth HD and my last one was a new 1974 Super Glide you do the math. Also a proud Grandfather of three beautiful girls. Ride safe and have fun.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 02:50 PM
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Congrats, Good for you!! JR
 
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