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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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hi everbody im new here although i have been reading since september 06. A little about my self, had a 4 wheeler since i was about 14 and realized i wanted a motorcycle. So i worked a TON and bought my 2007 XL883L on spetember 26, 2006. Im 18 and live in northern illinois and am always up for a ride. I work as a mechanic at a ford dealer. and i love my harley

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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Welcome to the forum from Indiana!!
 
Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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Welcome from Los Angeles. I love your parking spot...
 
Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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gotta keep it warm in the winter cause its only 8degrees out right now. so what better place than the living room?
 
Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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17 and worked for your first Harley. That's great, Welcome from Millsboro, DE.
 
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Hello and welcome to the forum from central PA.
 
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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Welcome to the forum, from Northern Indiana.

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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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im sorry im 18, its been a long day
 
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17 and worked for your first Harley. That's great, Welcome from Millsboro, DE.
im sorry im 18, its been a long day. yea, im paying for everything my self, insurance, and the bike and anything that goes with it
 

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