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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Picked up my 09 Electra Glide last Wednesday. Been riding something since I was 19 years old. Traded in a Yamaha 08 Raider, which was a sweet ride. We were starting to do more traveling so I thought I would try a bagger. Wow, I couldn't be more thrilled with my ride! I probably should have bought a Harley 30 years ago! Looking forward to getting some helpful tips from the forum.
 
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Congrats and it is never to late to get that first Harley, enjoy and ride safe.
 
Old Aug 12, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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Congrats on your bike and Welcome to the forum.

Lots of areas to read & learn. Newbie questions,like (whats the best); Bike, Cams, Pipes, seats, tires & Oils, are asked over & over & over.

Do a search in here or Google will help U learn and also Click on the (HD Knowledge base) blue highlighted line at the top of page helps, its a reference guide to this site.


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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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Hey Joe ---- I'm almost 54 & just got my 1st Harley this past May --- also an 09 EG Classic! Great isn't it?!! I'm really happy with mine. I got the black & pewter 2-tone, with the red pinstripe around the pewter.

Welcome from N Central PA.
 
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