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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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hello all,
names joe just bought my first harley yesterday. been wanting one since i got home from iraq. found it at the honda dealer,(yes i own an 05 shadow spirit) but when i saw that harley sitting there, i had to have it. it is an 03' 883 hugger, anniversary edition, screaming eagle pipes, two up seat, and has 1853 miles on it. saw it on thursday bought it sat for 4800 dollars out the door with a two year warranty. i love it took me 20yrs but im now a harley owner........ and couldnt be any happier....... living in socal, and a PGR member.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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first of all glad you made it back and thank you for your service I and mine are grateful to you...congrats on your first bike and welcome to the site...from portland oregon
 
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I'll second the glad you made it back, congrats on the purchase, and welcome
 
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your welcome.. tomhummer,wyoming55, and thank you for the warm welcome looking forward to many great yrs on my harley and this site....
 
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Congrats, thanks for the service and welcome from the coast of Washington State!
 
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Congrats snd Welcome from southern illinois!!!!!
 
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thanks everyone the welcome is awesome im going to like it here.
 

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Again +1 and welcome home and THANK YOU. Welcome from MO the great show me state.
 
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