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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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Use to be involved with antique cars (had a 60 T-Bird) but about 3 years ago started to drool over Harley bikes (don't know why as I had not been on a bike in 20 years)...so to make a long story short, sold the car and bought a 1997 1200 custom ( with lots of extras) to see if my wife and I would enjoy it. Didn't get to ride much this summer as I needed to get my endorsement so in July I took a safety course thru a college ( classes were full but got lucky and found a cancellation). Next 2 months we put close to 2000 miles on the bike....guess we both like it...LOL. Looking forward to a full riding season next year.
 
Old Dec 24, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. Congrats on getting your Harley, now you know why the rest of us like them so well. Hope that good riding weather comes your way soon. Enjoy the ride.
 
Old Dec 24, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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Welcome to the Harley Family John.

This is a great place to hang out and learn more about your bike. Stick around, read the DIY forum (that TC guy knows what he is talking about) and have some fun with us.

Merry Christmas

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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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[sm=americanasmiley.gif]Welcome to the forum and Congrat's on the harley. Season Greeting to you and yours.[sm=usa.gif]

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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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Welcome to the forum from East Tn.

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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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ORIGINAL: weekendplayer

Looking forward to a full riding season next year.
Join the crowd, wer're all waiting for spring.

Welcome!from Western, NY
 
Old Dec 25, 2005 | 03:32 AM
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welcome from eastern nc, congrats on the sporty, my first harley was a 97 sporty. loved it, but fell in love with a radio and cigarette lighter!
 
Old Dec 25, 2005 | 08:14 AM
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Hey John!!!

[sm=welcomesign.gif]Welcome to the Forum with Holiday Greetings and Cheer from Snowy[X(]Downeast Maine.[sm=smiley31.gif]
 
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Welcome! Glad you found the forum. And glad you found your way onto a bike, ain't it a blast?

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