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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Welcome to the Forum! Enjoy your trip!
 
Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Welcome to the forum and the Harley family.
 
Old Oct 12, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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My last bike before Harley was a TL1000R. I was 51 when I sold it for a RK. At 25 you are way to young to give up that rocket. Ride that bad boy until it scares you. Ride safe.
 
Old Oct 12, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
hayabusa?
Isn't that a lawn mower?
Welcome
I am pretty sure it's a chainsaw.
 
Old Oct 12, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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Busa guy here too.....but mine is a ProStreet bike so no street duty for it....that's why I had to get an hd for the cruise and touring dutys
 
Old Oct 12, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mdp
I am pretty sure it's a chainsaw.
OH YA, That's rite.
 
Old Oct 13, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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welcome, from Raleigh.

heck keep the 'busa.......different type bike, for different types of riding. Who says you can't enjoy both?
 
Old Oct 13, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Welcome, I think the road glide has more storage and a bigger passenger seat.
 
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