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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Hey all. Guess I'm the FNG around here. Name's Gamble... if you couldn't already tell. Did 9yrs army, got out in 07. Currently living in Tn, and have custody of my 12yr old daughter. I ride a 2000 softail springer, well, I will once I get it back on the road. Laid it down on the way to work yesterday, so on a parts hunt. This place kept coming up when doing my searches, so figured I'd join the party. Look foward to meetin some of ya, and learning along the way.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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Tks.... nice 67 camaro ya got there. Old school hot rodder myself. Got fortunate, hit the ground doing 50, got a few scratches on my left arm and sore as hell, but that's it. Bike needs a new tank/rear fender/one foglight, so all in all I'm not complaining. Had to happen sooner or later, just glad I walked away from it. Ends up a buddy of mine paints, and competes, on a national scale and has offered to do her up for me So, this could be a good thing in the end.
 
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here she is where the flatbed got her. Rode it onto the truck, no major damage luckily
 
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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Welcome to the forum. I had a 2000 FXSTS,and I loved it too.
 
Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Thanks. this is actually my 2nd Harley. had an 08 1200 before this.... always wanted a springer. Love it.... bikes staying here til someone inherits it. Want an FLSTS too, but pay this one off first
 
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