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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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Hello to everyone. I've just acquired my first HD, it's a 1988 Heritage Softail with 30000 miles. Aafter waiting for 35 years, I finally have my own Harley. Now begins the challenge of putting this thing back together and hopefully riding it soon. Along the way I'll A LOT of questions that I hope some of you may be able to help me with, so I'll thank all of you in advance for your help and also apologize up front for the many sure to be stupid questions I'll be asking.

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Pat
 
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Welcome Pat,

Go ahead, ask away. We love questions.


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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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Big South Texas Welcome!!
There is a lot of information here, and most of it is good...
 
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Welcome to the forum, Pat. Glad to see that dreams do come true. And ask away...someone will answer.
 
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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Welcome to the forum! Post some pics when you get a chance!
 
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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Welcome from Texas!


Congrats on the new ride.You picked a good site for info.Stick around and take it all in.




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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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Congrats on the bike and welcome!
 
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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Welcome to the forum. And like stated before, we love pics. So dont forget to post your pics.
 
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Welcome from overcast So. Cal!
Personally I ain't worth a s**t when it comes to helpin' but you have a couple a' thousand brothers and sisters here that can practically answer any question you can come up with. Post some pics now, then send new ones as your project progresses.
 
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Glad you found us, Pat. Post pics of that bike when you get the chance. If'n you have questions, slide down to the Softtail or General Tech forum and someone will give you a hand.

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