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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Well, I gone and done it now.
A couple of weeks ago I bought my first Harley.
Prior to that I had a Honda Shadow, then a Suzuki Volusia.
I ride with two groups, the "Shadow Riders" (mostly metrics) out of Midlothian, IL, and "The American Legion Riders" (mostly Harleys) out of Worth IL.
I have ridden for awhile, and finally gave in. One of the best things I've done.
I have a 2005 FLHTCUI, Sierra Red Perl and Brillant Siver Pearl. Quite easy on the eyes.
The photos I have are all too large to upload. I will try to take some more picel challenged.




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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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Welcome Bill,

I'm from East Central Illinois (Charleson). The home of Eastern Illinois University. You picked a great forum to join. Lots of friendly and knowledgeable people.

You can resize your photos with your picture software (you have some type of software with your camera don't you?). Then go to photbuck.com and download them so that you can post them on here.

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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Thanks. I did some Hazardous Materials training for your Fire Dept. awhile back. Got my ID stolen while I was there. I think it was some goof that worked in the motel at the desk. It was problematic for a bit.
Nice area though. Just the one schmuck.
I tried what you said and put the pic on the first post.
Thanks again.
 
Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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ORIGINAL: WJL7110

Well, I gone and done it now.
A couple of weeks ago I bought my first Harley.
Prior to that I had a Honda Shadow, then a Suzuki Volusia.
I ride with two groups, the "Shadow Riders" (mostly metrics) out of Midlothian, IL, and "The American Legion Riders" (mostly Harleys) out of Worth IL.
I have ridden for awhile, and finally gave in. One of the best things I've done.
I have a 2005 FLHTCUI, Sierra Red Perl and Brillant Siver Pearl. Quite easy on the eyes.
The photos I have are all too large to upload. I will try to take some more picel challenged.
[IMG]local://upfiles/7724/EDB1CC4E231B43B48726A50C12D5D592.jpg[/IMG]
Hi Bill, welcome to the forum. We're happy to have you with us. Enjoy the site and ride safe.

 
Old Jan 28, 2006 | 05:43 AM
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Howdy, welcome to the forum. Congrats on getting your first Harley.
 
Old Jan 28, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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welcome william and what is a lert? [sm=hiya.gif]
 
Old Jan 28, 2006 | 08:32 AM
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Hi Bill. I am taken by the color of your ride too!!

[sm=smiley31.gif]Welcome to the Forum from BalmyDowneast Maine.[sm=welcomesign.gif]
 
Old Jan 28, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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After a steady diet of "RICE" you finally got off that wagon and into the REAL bike world..... Congrats and welcome to the Forum...... hdman
 
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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