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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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Hi all,
New member, new owner -- just picked up my first Harley this weekend. 01 Sportster 883, only 3800 miles -- babied for the past 5 years by the original owner, who's in his 60's (I doubt it's been raced!) Chromed and optioned out just about wherever possible.

Now if I could just get my insurance lined up so I can register the bike and get on the road! (Apparently here in PA, you need to have insurance on a bike before you can register/tag it -- seems a bit backwards to me, but what do I know)

Anyways, here she is, looking forward to some great long roads ahead!



 
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Welcome from Northern California!

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Be sure to shop around for insurance. Huge difference in rates between companies. Sometimes thousands different.
 
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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Hey Tom and ....

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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Welcome from Michigan, congrats on the bike!
 
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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