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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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Just thought I'd pop in and say hi. My husband and I are buying our first Harley (2000 Dyna Wide Glide) this weekend. We ride a 03 Honda Shadow 750 ACE now. I'm just a passenger...Sean's the driver but I enjoy nothing more. Can't wait to pick up the Harley! It will be a cold ride home for Sean but I'm sure he won't mind!
 
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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HeatherC,

Welcome. There was a thread a few days back where one of the users was asking why there weren't more women posters...apparently his wife had asked the question...

Glad you found us, my wife and I love to ride, we have a few pics on our website.

Congrats on the new purchase, and hope you'll stick around. By all accounts, this is one of the best forums on the web!



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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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Welcome from SoCal, enjoy your new toy.
 
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Welcome,
So you are keeping the Honda for yourself or are you going to take the Harley and make him still drive the Honda[sm=icon_stickpoke.gif]

Cheers
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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welcome Heather, you won't find a better group than this, everyone is actually polite! and can answer any questions. Happy riding!
 
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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Howdy Heather and welcome to Harley Country. Nice thing about being the passenger is that you can use your husband for a wind shield. Enjoy your ride and your stay.
 
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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Welcome, Heather, we've got a swell buch here. As pilot said post some pics when you get some; I would especially like to see one of you on the Harley and your hubbie on the Honda
 
Old Feb 18, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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Welcome to the forum and Congrats on the new Harley. Theres nothing like a Hawg.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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Welcome to the Forums here Heather and Sean, you stumbled on to the right place. Great bunch of people here with a lot of information for new Harley owners like us. We just bought our first Harley last October after riding a 1100 Shadow for three years and the wife and I are loving every minute of it. "Come On Spring"
 



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