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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Hey All,
First post here.
I've ridden bikes all my life but finally picked up my first Harley at 47. It's a 2005 Road King Classic. I bought it from an uncle who barely rode it but did all the work to it that it needs. Only 3k miles. The only thing it needed was a real good detail.
Up to this point, other than dirt bikes and atv's, I've only ridden sport bikes and was a little intimidated by the size of this bike but one ride and I forgot that. It actually rides pretty easy and SMOOOOOTH! I couldn't be happier with it
South Jersey Atlantic City area here. I look forward to bs'ing with you all.
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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I love the RK classic....now get some more post in so you can put up some pics.
Congrats and I'm sure u got a killer deal on top
 
Old Jun 24, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Thanks guys. I'm happy with the deal. I just loaded some pics into my tablet. How many posts before I can add them?
 
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