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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Hi,

I've been browsing this site for a while now and just wanted to say that this site rocks!!! I've been deployed for about 10 months now and 2 great thing happend today. The Iraqis got a chance to vote for their first ever constitution and I finally made my mind up and ordered a 06 Fatboy for myself through the AAFES program. Is $17526 (before tax & tag) a good price? The price also includes 5 year warrenty, security, FI, and few other things. It doesn't really matter because I'm getting it no matter what but thought I'd ask.

You might call me crazy 'cause I've never had a bike before or have ridden one but I've always wanted one and it had to be a Harley. I'll be heading home in about two months but it'll be a while before I actually pick up my mike (end of March). I'll need that extra time to take the MSF course anyways so it ain't too bad I guess. I'm going to have many many questions for you guys and I'll start off with a first question.

My next duy station is Ft. Meade MD, can anybody recommend me a good dealer IVO that area? Thanks guys!
 
Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Welcome to the site and THANKS for what you're doing for our country. That sounds like a pretty good deal on the bike with the extended warrantee. It's great that you're taking the msf course too. Enjoy the forum too.
 
Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Welcome aboard and thank you for your service to our country. Be safe and get home soon to enjoy that ride!


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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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Wecome to the site and to the Harly Family! And, more importantly, THANK YOU FOR SERVING YOUR COUNTRY! They never would have had the opportunity for a new constitution if it weren't for you! Stay in touch and keep your chin up. Congratulations on the new ride, you're gonna love it!

Kurt[sm=americanasmiley.gif]
 
Old Oct 16, 2005 | 02:31 AM
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Glad you found us, hope you enjoy the forums. Good price...AAFES won't do you wrong...

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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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New Rider,

Welcome to the forum from Middle Tennessee!

Nothin crazy about wanting to ride motorcycles, I tend to think those that don't want to are a "bit strange."

Ya getting "short" so be safe.

Crow


Thank you for your service to our great country. [sm=americanasmiley.gif]
 
Old Oct 17, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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Welcome to the forum, New Rider. Glad you found us and congrats on that bike. Also, stay safe over there and visit this forum whenever you can to get your mind in the right place. Semper Fi.
 
Old Oct 17, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. Congrats on getting the new FB. Thanks for what you are doing over there.
 
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Thank you for putting your *** on the line, so I can put my *** on my bike.

Don't think I don't thank our military forces everyday for our freedoms!

Wish we had voter turn-out rates like Iraq!
 
Old Oct 17, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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Welcome to the forum!! Thanks for eduring the suck over there!! We are proud and do appreciate the sacrifice!!!


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