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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Picked up my new 09 RK Classic about 2 and a half weeks ago and I abosolutely love it. I started riding Honda's when I was 17 (40 years ago) and afer a few years of riding gave it up when the kids started arriving. A few years back I bought a Honda that was a look alike of a Harley just to see if I wanted to get back into riding. I was hooked on cycling again and knew one day I would be a proud owner of a Harley. That day finnaly came. I decided on a RKC after riding several models. My bike is the light candy root beer over dark candy root beer and it shines like a new penny. I got some new chrome but also had the dealer lower it front and back. I also have my seat over at MeanCityCylces for a seat mod that includes dropping it 2 inches and adding memory foam, seat heater, and better padding for the wife on the passenger seat. Can't wait to get it back. I've heard nothing but good things about those folks. I'm glad to be a new member and hope to learn and share a lot with fellow members. Thanks. Carverdave (I'm a woodcarver by hobby).

Here's a link to one picuture...

http://picasaweb.google.com/carverda...22656911837826
 

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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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Welcome from Tucson, AZ. Of course you know we'll be needing pictures.
 
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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Welcome from Florida! Congrats, great choice.
 
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Congrats on the King and welcome from Florida
 
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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Welcome!
Good choice in bikes as far as old fogeys go.

Was just talking to wife tonight, someday may ride a Roadking...
I really do like them and hope you enjoy!
Not sure about the lowering tho, need pics.
 
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