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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 05:13 AM
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Just bought an 88 1200 Sportster. Found this forum and will have a lot of questions. From what I have read so far, I think I'm in the right place. Been away from bikes for about twenty years, rode Jap bikes back then. Live down in southern Arizona, a great place to ride.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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Welcome, enjoy the forum.
 
Old Mar 28, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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Glad to have you aboard...

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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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An older Sporty,cool. I took a little time off from riding myself, got back into it a few years ago. Like you i was riding rice, they make a great rocket have to admit, always wanted a Harley though. After my layoff from riding decieded it was time for a Harley when i started riding again got a Sportster, have since traded that on a Softtail Standard. Welcome aboard!!!!!
 
Old Mar 28, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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Welcome from SoCal, I like ridin in your area
 
Old Mar 28, 2005 | 11:41 AM
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Welcome to the forum bowjack
 
Old Mar 28, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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Glad you found us. I'm in Yuma, AZ, not too familiar with where Mescal is, I'll need to pull out the map. Lots of good info on the board and its something to do when you can't be riding or not at work.

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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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[sm=welcomesign.gif] to the forum Bowjack and congrats on the new scoot.One if my goals this yesr is to ride out to Az. to check it out.I hear it is a good place to ride.
 
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Howdy Bowjack, welcome aboard. Hope that you enjoy your Sporty.
 
Old Mar 28, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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Welcome Mr Bowjack. My son just got his first Harley a 05 XL1200C Sportster and I just bought me a Road King Custom(could not let the boy outdo his ole man) sold my last Harley in 91 I think so I have not been around them for a few years but its great to be back on one. Theres something about a Harley you and the bike become one.
 



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