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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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Hey Nice to meet you guys...
Presently own a 750 Shadow, & rolling the dice to decide which new HD in the spring; Heritage Softail or the Softail Deluxe ...
Appreciate all the help I can get!
Going into my 3rd year riding...
 
Old Dec 11, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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Welcome Katie. I started on a 750 Shadow too. It took me all of a month and I bought a 1200C Sportster.
 
Old Dec 11, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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Hey..nice to meet you! I started small ( a 400 Yamaha, which I blew the motor on.. & now want to learn how to rebuild!!! then this one; it taught me that broken bones SUCK! lol) & have been playing with a friends RK Custom.. took the Deluxe out on a demo ride & am waiting NOT so patiently for the snow to leave so I can go play!
 
Old Dec 11, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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good luck on your purchase, they're both great rides. welcome from eastern nc
 
Old Dec 11, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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Nice to meet you too! The 750 Shadow was my husbands old bike. He bought a Wideglide and kept the Shadow for me to learn. Took me a few month to work up the nerve to try but after I did there was not stoping me! I loved it! Then of course I had to have my own Harley. Fell in love with the pearl white Sporty! Of course it's parked now waiting for Spring here too! WINTER SUCKS!
 
Old Dec 11, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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Hi Katie....a big hearty welcome from Southern Virginia. Glad you decided to join in on the fun. Great Forum....Great Folks!!! Good Luck on the purchase of your new ride!!!
 
Old Dec 11, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. In regards to the two models that you have chosen, have you ever test ridden them to see which one felt the best? Works for a lot of people. Enjoy the ride and good luck on getting your new Harley.
 
Old Dec 11, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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Welcome Katie,

The heritage is a great bike that comes with the windshild and saddlebags. The deluxe is also a wonderful bike with great styling but no bags or windshield. What type of riding are you going to be doing? If course for a little more money you can always put some bags and a windshield on a deluxe.

Welcome to the forum and keep us up on your decision. Great to see more women on the board.

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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 05:28 AM
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Welcome!! Glad you found the forum. Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you on picking a bike...it's always easier when one just "feels" right...but when you have to pick just one?!!? Easier to just get 'em both! Good luck, and post a pic when you decide.

Enjoy the ride.
 
Old Dec 12, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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