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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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[sm=americanasmiley.gif]Welcome from Louisiana. Glad to have you join us. No dobut in my mind would I buy a harley, I'm considering a second one.

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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Well I did it today, I put my deposit on a MY Street Glide today!!!! It should be here next Wed. or Thursday.[8D]
 
Old Jan 19, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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liam51, I was born in Maine and I have some land on Damrascota lake. Thanks for the welcome.
 
Old Jan 19, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcomes and I guess I will be here for a while.[8D]
 
Old Jan 20, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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UPSMAN,

Think of it as a "package car"...

The UPS Package Car v. The FedEx Truck...

Of course the UPS version is the Elite of ALL Alternatives and FedEx is second best to anything...

UPS = Union; HD=Union; FedEx= Non-Union, Metric = Non-Union

Bottom Line, Whatever It Takes To Convert...Enjoy
 
Old Jan 20, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Welcome,

If you say you can't get this out of your head, and it consumes every minute of the day, then my friend it is in deed time to buy. (Ok this is what happened to me)

Good luck on your decision
 
Old Jan 20, 2006 | 09:48 AM
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I have ridden a 2000 and a 2005 Road Star. In comparison to my 2005 Road King, the Road Star does not handle as well. The steering is "heavy". You have to exert much more effort to turn. The RK is comfortable to ride, while the steering characteristics of the Road Star make it a chore to ride, especially on a twisting road.

I prefer the Road King to the Road Star.
 
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 01:24 AM
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Glad you found us, hope you enjoy the forums. Post a pic of your ride when you get the chance.

Mac
 
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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Here is my Roadstar that the Street Glide is replacing,
I cant get the picture to show up. I wil try later.[IMG][/IMG]
 
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Welcome from Yuma, AZ. This SG is my first Harley. Can't believe I waited so many years!
 



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