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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Hey everyone,

I'm Phil. Not only new to the forum but fairly new to riding as well. I'm thirty two and have just gotten my license in the last six months. I'm riding a 2008 Street Bob and loving it. Wish I had picked it up back when I was younger but I have the time, money and patience to do it right now, so you know how it goes. Anyway, I've been in the Marines for about thirteen years and have six kids, so you'll probably hear more about daydreams of Sunday cruises than tales from the Sons of Anarchy from me. I'm just here for a little communion, some education, and maybe a little mentorship from some of the great Harley gurus known to frequent this forum.

Thanks for having me,

Phil
 
Old Dec 24, 2012 | 01:58 AM
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Hello Phil and welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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Greetings, welcome, and THANK YOU for your service.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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Thank you, Phil for your service to our Country. Enjoy the time that you have with your kids now, cause before you know it , you will have an empty nest, and lots of time to ride and enjoy the bike. Tim
 
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