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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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My name is Richard Grant and have been away from riding for 25 years. What with kids, college, and finally making them leave my wife and I bought a 05 Electra Glide Classic in September of 05. We have been riding every chance we get sense then and have logged 9000 miles in that time. I know that’s not a lot but we made every minute count. I’m an automotive engineer in Atlanta and commute on the bike whenever possible. Anyway, thanks for having me and look forward to reading during the winter months. Oh yeah T C, I’ve completed printing ALL the pages pertaining to my bike in the DIY. Thanks a bunch..
 
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. We have something in common, obligations and I waited 25 years after my last bike for my first Harley. Enjoy the ride
 
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Welcome Home Richard!


Glad you found us, we're glad to have you. Enjoy the forum family!!

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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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Richard--congrats on the new scoot.Hope you and the wife get alot of enjoyment from it.Glad you joined us.TC is the man when it comes to DIY...........he really helps us all out.Looking forward to your next posting.........don't forget to post some pics when you get a chance.Welcome from Minnesota.
 
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Richard,

Welcome to the Forum from Nashville, TN.

I can relate to the college/kids thing as I will be 57 in December and still have both my kids in college. [sm=WTFsgign.gif]

Ride safe.

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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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Hey Rich, glad that you found some usefull info in the DIY. You made my day!
Welcome to the forum also!
 
Old Oct 28, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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Welcome from Pittsburgh!
 
Old Oct 28, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Thanks for the welcome. If I can ever help anybody I will do my BEST. And again, THANKS..
 
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Old Oct 28, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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Welcome Richard. Yours is the classic " Harley in later life story ". I must admit to being a wee bit impatient because " we " bought our softail new in 94, at the age of 43, when both of our kids were still at university. I suppose mine was an " urgent " mid life crisis!
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