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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Hello!

I'm Brian and I'm addicted to my Harley......

Which isn't really hard considering it's my FIRST and I have been dreamin' about it since I was a teenager! I'm about to turn 33 and have finally been able to talk mamma into lettin' me get one! I picked it up two days ago and the weather forecast is for rain the next 4 days!! Go figure. So I have gotten to put approximately 60 glorious miles on'er.

My Ride: 2006 Heritage Softail. I would list all the good things that someone else did to it but it would take to much time! All I can say is when I saw the bike on a Craigslist I told my wife, "THAT is EXACTLY how I would do it." Had it in the Garage within the week!

Anyway, I'll shut my yapper for now but I'm glad to be here and excited about putting some miles in!

Happy Ridin'
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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Hey Brian, welcome
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Welcome from the west coast!
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Hello from WA. Nice ride
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Thanks! Glad to be here!
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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Congrats my fellow Devil Dog. I too picked up my first Softtail a couple weeks ago, but there's snow on the ground. A couple of months until I can ride. Have fun on your new bike.
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Sweet looking bike, have fun! Nice family pic too!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Congrats my fellow Devil Dog. I too picked up my first Softtail a couple weeks ago, but there's snow on the ground. A couple of months until I can ride. Have fun on your new bike.
Roger that Gunny! Sorry to hear about the snow! That's one of the nice things about south Tejas.....winter isn't really winter!

Thanks Crib and summrs.
 

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