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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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New HD owner from Iowa.

Just bought a 2003 Softail Standard a couple weeks ago, upgrading from my starter bike (in poor shape '84 Yamaha Midnight Maxim with TOO MANY miles on it). Almost bought a 2003 WideGlide (long story there), but ended up with the Softail. Couldn't be happier!

I lurked on the forums for a while trying to determine what to get. Open thanks to all who posted information. It helped me.

Tom
 
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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Welcome & congrats on the new bike

Rick From San Diego / TJ Mexico
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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Welcome from Belgium!

Congrats on your Softail.
And i agree, this is a great place here.
 
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Congrats Tom, and Welcome from Surrey B.C. CANADA
 
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Howdy from Houston!
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