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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Hey, the name is Mike, and I just bought my first Harley, a 2007 Electra Glide Standard. I am 30 years old, and had been riding a 2003 Honda Shadow. I am really looking forward to some great riding time on my FLHT.
 
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Thanks. Where bouts in NY, I grew up on Lake Ontario between Rochester and Syracuse.
 
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Welcome from Iowa! I'm near Clinton, where you at? Enjoy the new bike and ride careful......Kev
 
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