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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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My name is Bear, just turned 65 on the 6th of July, started rideing in 1958. my current ride is a 1999 FLHT, just rolled over 118,000 miles on it and I also have a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird Sport with a little over 20,000 on it. I retired from a local utility Co. after 37 years, 6 months, and 5 days in 2002, my job befor that was U.S. Navy 7/23/57--1/8/65 Tin Can Sailor out of Norfolk, Va.
 
Old Jul 11, 2005 | 12:51 AM
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Howdy Bear, welcome to the forum. I used to have a friend that was in the Navy, he was a 1st class gunnersmate. Enjoy the ride.
 
Old Jul 11, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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Welcome aboard from another new guy. I think you'll like it here. Seems to be a bunch of Vets around these parts. Enjoy your stay!!
 
Old Jul 11, 2005 | 03:17 AM
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[sm=welcomesign.gif] to the forum Joe

Sounds like ya like to ride a little. Lets see some pictures of your rides.



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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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Glad you found us!

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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Glad you found us. Post some pics when you get the chance. You and Markcuda will have something to talk about...he is a high milage rider on an '03...he's got nearly 130K on it...

Mac
 
Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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Welcome Aboard........
Sounds like there are some great stories with all those miles................
 
Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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Welcome from central IL. Davenport isn;t that far away. Good to ahve you with us. Art
 
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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