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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Been riding since 1987. AMA member 18 years. Former MSF instructor. Former road racer (not fast, just had fun). IBA member. Just got a 2010 FLTRX Sept 12. As of today, it has 1450 miles on it, 13 days later. It is my first Harley, but my 18th bike. Owned most everything else, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW, Penton, KTM, Triumph. While I will always have a very soft spot for Triumphs, I think I like my new bike as much as any other bike I've ever had before, maybe more than any other bike.
 
Old Sep 25, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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You got pictures? For your 1st one you didn't cheap out.
 
Old Sep 25, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Welcome aboard from New York.
 
Old Sep 25, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Welcome from the California Central Valley. Ride safe.
 
Old Sep 25, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Welcome from Oregon and enjoy that Harley!
 
Old Sep 26, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 03:58 AM
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Welcome, and enjoy your new Hog.
 
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