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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 02:05 AM
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Just bought my first Harley and just joined this forum and wanted to say "HI" to everybody. I'm sure I will learn a ton hanging around here. I bought a new 05 RK Classic 2 weeks ago and have already put 700 miles on it, and I'm lovin' it. I also just purchased V & H Oval slips-Ons and a stage 1 kit to be installed as soon as I get a chance. I plan to install the mufflers and air cleaner and then shoot right over to the dealer for the remap. The local HD dealer is only 4 miles from my house and they said I can bring it in for the download anytime and they will DL the map while I wait. I know the remap from the dealer is not made for this exact setup but it keeps me from having any warranty haggles (hopfully won't need the warranty at all) with my dealer down the road. As soon as I save a few more bucks for upgrades I will probably put a V & H Fuelpak on it and maybe the V & H True Duals (not sure if I want them or not yet). Anyhow. Hi again and I'm looking forward to just hanging around with you all.
 
Old Jul 28, 2005 | 02:11 AM
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Great to have you aboard. Let's see some pics of that bike of yours!
 
Old Jul 28, 2005 | 02:17 AM
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Welcome, and good luck. Great bunch on this forum. You will learn alot and hopefully teach some too!

Safe riding!
 
Old Jul 28, 2005 | 02:27 AM
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I figured someone would ask, just not that fast


Here's a pic of the bike and me right after I brought it home from the dealer (took a 40 mile detour home BTW )

 
Old Jul 28, 2005 | 03:10 AM
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Glad to see some new people from my part of the country. I live in San Diego!
 
Old Jul 28, 2005 | 05:29 AM
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Howdy RK, welcome aboard. Thanks for the pic of your bike. Enjoy the ride
 
Old Jul 28, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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Rick

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new bike, nice looking ride!
 
Old Jul 28, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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Welcome from TN.

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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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Welcome Home Rick! Congtats on your new Harley. Used to live in SJC in the early 60's. Not the same place there anymore!
 
Old Jul 28, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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Nice ride RKRick..are you in So Orange County? If so, come on over to the HOG meeting tonight in Santa Ana to meet some great folks.
 



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