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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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Hello All!

I just purchased a 2008 Heritage Softail Classic, it's my first Harley and my first motorcycle!

Three weeks ago I couldn't ride at all, I took the Harley Davidson Rider's Edge class, passed my endorsement road test with a 100%!

I just did my first all day ride yesterday, it was AWESOME!!

I don't know why I didn't get a bike sooner...


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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Welcome from Connecticut....the Nutmeg state
We build submarines and grow basketball players....

Brad, I am newbie also....wish I had access to the kind of class you took....I am envious man....

Welcome...
 
Old May 19, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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Welcome from Norway! I did the same as You in 1996.

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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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Howdy from Ten-O-C! There is no way you should be riding an 08 Heritage but since your new to riding,I'm going to help you out. You bring your bike down here and I'll trade you! Be safe out there and congratulations on your new ride!
 

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