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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Hello everyone. just joined this forum, looks pretty good!

I'm 47 and this fall plan on buying a new bike, I have been out of the game for 20 years, but daughter is starting collage ( and in the Air National Guard) My wife is now EX LOL........... I'm free at last!!

As of right now, I'm looking at either a 05 or 06 Sporty ( I had 2 1000 Sportys in the 80's) what I am planing on is just doing little things to customize it enough to separate it from other Sportys.

Look forward to posting, Safe Riding.

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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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Glad you found us, and good look with your search for a new ride. Keep us posted on your progress.

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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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Welcome to the forum and show us some pics when you get your ride.
 
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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Welcome Home John, and welcome back to the world of scooters. Glad you found us, enjoy!
 
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Thanks everyone.
I'm a photographer so posting pics will be no trouble LOL
 
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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...what I am planing on is just doing little things to customize it enough to separate it from other Sportys.

Look forward to posting, Safe Riding.

John
Welcome to the forums from the Arizona Highlands. Ya, sure, okay, uhu, you betcha "little things." Once you start it's hard to stop.
 
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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Welcome to the forum! At least here in Connecticut there is still quite a selection of 05 sportsters around with factory incentives, good luck in your search.
 
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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Welcome john, good luck on your search for the new sportz , remember not to smile to much (bugs )
 
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Welcome to the forums from the Arizona Highlands. Ya, sure, okay, uhu, you betcha "little things." Once you start it's hard to stop. [/quote]

LOL , this is true!!! But just a few quick things right away, like bigger tank ( Porkster tank) different set of handle bars different set of pipes . Other things will come in time I'm sure LOL
 
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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