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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Hello from OC in socal, I ride an 08 FLSTSB Crossbones and think it is the best thing Harley has come out with in a long time. I have owned 4 Harleys with a 76 FXE as the first. Been ridin all my life and can not believe how far the technoligy has come from 76 to now. What a diffrerence in comfort, smoothness and performance. When I saw the ad for the crossbones I was hooked! With cars going retro, harley made a fine bike with this one! Looks like an FL from the post war era to be sure, I have repainted mine (1st week) didnt care for the harley logo and tribal pinstripping crap, its all black with all black covers (done myself with truck bed liner paint by the way) not $275.00 for a primary from HD but $7.95 a can! Anyway I like what I see here and am glad to be here with you all..... Thanks for having me. Remember Old bikers don't get that way be accident......
 
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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Welcome from the IE (even if u are on a softie)
 
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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Welcome from Tucson, AZ. Where are the dang pictures???
 
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Welcome from just a little north of you up here in Los Angeles.
 
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