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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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I've spent all my life admiring and hating Harleys. Now before you get mad and start thinking of flaming me alow me to explain. I amire them because lets face it its one of the most beautiful sights made by man and I consider them rolling American art. Hating them only because I was never in the position to afford one and when I was something in life always got in the way. Now however I am finally on board!! I wish I did it 20 years ago and after riding all my life, well since 8 years old and I am now in heaven. I cant tell you how much I love this 2005 Road Glide I just got. Tourer or baggers you all call them I think and yeah I'm at that age where its where I should be. I'm 48 I live outside of Boston Mass closer to Cape Cod thus my handle I work for uncle Sam and I am an Electronics Tech by trade. Its a pleasure to be here with you all and I look forward to reading as many posts and meeting as many people who feel the same way about Harley Davidson bikes. Hi EVeryone!! I'm Mike
 
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Hi Mike, welcome to the HDF from Va. ................... [sm=americanasmiley.gif]
 
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Mike, welcome from Utica New York and happy Thanksgiving
 
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Well Mike, welcome from Northwest PA.....I started wanting a bike in 1998 and purchased my first last year.
 
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Welcome from Laredo, Texas...
 

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