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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 04:01 AM
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Hi Everyone!

I've been pokin' around here for a while, Looks like a great place be, nice folks, good info, and alot of nice bikes!
I'm hoping to learn alot from everyone here since I'll be buying my first Harley (Hopefully sooner than later). I've owned and riddin my share of off road bikes since I was a kid, but this will be the first street bike I've ever owned. I just got my permit last month, and took the MSF course a couple weekends ago! So I'm all hot wired to get in the saddle of a HD FATBOY or A Softail DELUXE. I love both these bikes and have been hanging out at the dealer trying to make up my mind. I guess you can't go wrong either way! Well thats about it, looking foward to talking with you all!

Jay[:@]
 
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 05:18 AM
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G'day MadmanMandingo. No matter what harley you choose, you will have a ball[sm=signs007.gif]
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 05:29 AM
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Welcome to the forums from the Arizona Highlands. No matter which one you choose, you win. Let us know how you purchase procedes and post pics when you get them.
 
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Jay. If you want help on the choice, I say a Deluxe. Good luck making the choice and make sure the dealer takes care of you. Hope you enjoy it here.
 
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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Glad you decided to join!!

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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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Welcome from Texas!


Like you said,you can't go wrong with either.Goodluck and enjoy the forums.




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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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Howdy Jay, welcome aboard. It might be a hard decision between the two bikes, I'm glad that I don't have to make the decision because I like them both. Good luck on your choice.
 
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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Welcome aboard.

Both bikes are cool, any Harley for that matter.

I got a new WG this year, very happy with it, an understatement!

So, like me, I suggest which ever one "hits you" as a first reaction, that is what will probably make you happy.

So, go get that bike and post some pics.

Ride safe.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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Welcome new guy MadManmandingo we'll try our best to help you out
 
Old Jun 21, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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Welcome aboard! My choice between the two would be a Fatboy. They just look way cool and you can definately "pimp it" on a Fatboy.
 



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