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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Shopping for my 1st Harley and would like some input and advice on the what and why's of this and that.

Kinda looking at a Softail for my interests...
 
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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Let me be the frist to welcome to the forum, from Ohio!

Take your time, read, learn, test drive.... did I say take your time. I started thinking soft tail, then went to the touring family... bought a road king classic... love it. very versital

Enjoy the adventure of searching
 
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Thanks KBrown53. That is exactly what I am doing! Hope to find some answers and learn before I purchase.
 
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Welcome to the Forum! What Softail R U looking at?
 
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Welcome to the Forum! What Softail R U looking at?
The 2009 Softail Custom with a lot of added goodies.


Thanks for all of the welcomes everyone!
 
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