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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 04:25 AM
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Hello all, I've ridden a Harley before (my Dad's Sportster) but I finally decided after over a year of looking, test riding, and drooling at them to buy a Fat Bob. I just turned 36 on the 29th of last month and decided for a bit of a late B-Day present I would trade in my Triumph Scrambler and get a 2011 Fat Bob in Matte Black. My brother in laws family have been Harley riders for years and my Dad got a Sportie a couple of years ago after not riding for a long time and after getting to ride theirs a bit I thought I would join the Harley world. Also decided to join the HD forums too and see what they are like. I have been on 4x4 forums and the Trump forums for several years so not new to the world of forums but new to this one.

I moved from Reno in June and I am living in Las Vegas but haven't landed a permanent place yet so it's been kinda nice out riding seeing new to me sights
 
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Welcome to the forums and the Harley world! Lots of good info and people here. Post a pic of your new motor when you can.

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Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy your new ride and NV. My first bike was a 1979 Triumph that my brother still has.
 
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Thank you for the replies, some great looking bikes pictured. I figured out how to add mine in my sig
 
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