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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 09:40 PM
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Hey all. Buying my 1st bike this week! It's a 2005 Fatboy from Lawless HD in Southeast Missouri. I'm crazy excited and have had trouble sleeping for days. Any tips/pointers/ancient wisdom is very welcome, and i can't wait to be an active member here on the forums and the road.
 
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