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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 05:57 AM
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Years ago I rode an AMF Sportster and swore I'd never buy a Harley. Then in the 80's I tried again and discovered it sure wasn't an AMF. From then on I dreamed. Had a Wing till the late 80's. Then finances, living outside DC, a nervous wife and small kid led me to sell. Since then I only had occasions where I could borrow a bike and ride a bit. Always smaller bikes and usually Honda or Yamaha.
TWo days ago that changed. Couldn't do a new one but I got an Ultra Classic. Damn but I forgot how heavy a touring bike was. Now like the McDonalds commercial says " I'm loving it".
Glad to be back to riding again. I sure missed it. Glad to see this forum as I am sure it will be an excellent resource.
Live in PA, work in MD and plan on riding anywhere I can.
2004 POSE Ultra Classic, 95" kit SE heads, Stage 1 and Rush pipes.
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or as my grandkids call me, "Grumps" cause according to my wife I'm a grumpy old fart.
 
Old Oct 23, 2009 | 06:08 AM
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Congrats and Welcome from central Washington. Great people here, tons of info and alot of usable knowledge. Enjoy yourself. Geezer
 
Old Oct 23, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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Welcome to the forum, from the Foothills of the Ozark Mountains in central Arkansas.
 
Old Oct 23, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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