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Old Oct 16, 2025 | 06:00 PM
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In 1991 we took our honeymoon on our G***W***, but haven't been on a bike in 20+yrs. Now the proud owner of an 86 FLHTC which I got for a good price, which is why it needs tires, and only the two large gauges work. But I rode it 60 miles home from the sale, and the next day went on shakedown #2, a 50-mile loop, so life is good. I'll be asking a lot of questions in the "proper areas" but will first go seek a FAQ to hopefully avoid asking those.
 
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