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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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Hi All, Im Matt.

I have been riding for a few years now and looking to get my first Harley. I have come here to gain knowledge on the different bikes so that I get the one that best fits me.

EDIT: I have always loved HD's, but its my ol lady pushing me to get one. She wants to pile on, but she wont go near my sport bikes.
 

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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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Welcome Matt from Southern California
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Welcome aboard from New York.
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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welcome Matt (pun intended) from furthest west Texas - I'm a Muskegon boy though - grew up there and lived there for 30 yrs.


sounds like you got yerself a good ol lady! smart one too.
 
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Welcome, good to see your other half thinks clearly and see's with the eyes of love, otherwise she'd have dumped your jap ridin butt a long time ago! Just kiddin dude. Now you can put tiny little seats on the rockets and save a few pounds. Welcome to the dark side. You need an Electra Glide Classic, all the other HD's are inconsequential.
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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Welcome Matt,
SouthEast Mich. here, maybe we can chew some pavement together.
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Thanks guys

Originally Posted by oldbiker771
Welcome, good to see your other half thinks clearly and see's with the eyes of love, otherwise she'd have dumped your jap ridin butt a long time ago! Just kiddin dude. Now you can put tiny little seats on the rockets and save a few pounds. Welcome to the dark side. You need an Electra Glide Classic, all the other HD's are inconsequential.
Maybe... when I get ol n gray ... jk
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Welcome Matt,
SouthEast Mich. here, maybe we can chew some pavement together.
Sounds great... South East... metro Detroit? burbs?

Im from Flint myself

Originally Posted by deanp1964
welcome Matt (pun intended) from furthest west Texas - I'm a Muskegon boy though - grew up there and lived there for 30 yrs.


sounds like you got yerself a good ol lady! smart one too.
Thanks... yeah shes a lucky woman.
Muskegon huh? Just to let you know, they still have a really good football team.
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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Welcome from Eastern Kentucky.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Hey Matt,

Welcome to the forum and to the family...

Ride safe, ride, ride, ride.
 
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She's smart, I wouldn't let my daughter ride on the back of one either.



Welcome to the Forum and safe riding.
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