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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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Hey every1 !! Names Brian. From the Boston area.I'm 31, and as of tomorrow I will own my 1st Harley. Me and my wife went down to a local used bike dealer to look at some quads, and my wife looked over at a 2004 1200C and said " I really like that. You should get that instead." So seeing as it wasn't too much over my budget, I bought it. It's basicly stock, except for the Screamin Eagle factory upgrades. I have owned 1 other bike about 6 years ago. An 86 1000 Ninja. Only owned for a few months before I had to sell to pay off some bills. Now I can start riding again. I plan on eventually giving this bike to my wife, and getting myself a Fatboy. So I look forward to meeting many people on this forum ,and giving and mostly getting advice. So long and safe ridin.[sm=americanasmiley.gif]
 
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Brain welcome to the HDF, Steve from Az. I lived in East Boston about 30 years ago. My wifes family is from Everett. Nice of you to break in the bike for the wife ......and nice choice in the FatBoy in the future ! Ride safe and often.
 
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