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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 04:08 AM
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What's doing!?

I'm new to the site and logging in for the first time....I'm interested in hearing what other HD owners have to say and learning a thing or two from more experienced bikers.

I own a Lava Red 2004 Fatboy (EFI) and absolutely love it! First mods have been: Vans & Hines "Sideshots", Screamin' Eagle filter kit, and misc. chrome and billet parts.

Anyway, I am having the time of my life! I've put about 5K miles on my scooter and owned it for about 5 months. My wife and I are doing our first Sturgis run this year. (can't wait)

I'll try to get a pic or two up soon.
 
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 05:22 AM
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Congrats on that new bike...the forums is a great place for info. Don't forget to post those pics when you get the chance...

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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 06:53 AM
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Pilot? Where can I find out how to upload my own avatar? I tried to upload an image, but, the image seems to either be too small or simply just not posting to my messages.

Thanks for the warm welcome.

 
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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Hello and Welcome hdfatboy.

Pictures in your message will need to be hosted at another site.
That information Pilot has posted in a forum at the bottom of the home page.

They will probably need to be sized as well, with a photo shop type of program.

However, you should be able to upload a avatar.

If you need any help, shoot me a email at ZiggedandZagged@comcast.net
 
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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ORIGINAL: hdfatboy

What's doing!?

I'm new to the site and logging in for the first time....I'm interested in hearing what other HD owners have to say and learning a thing or two from more experienced bikers.

I own a Lava Red 2004 Fatboy (EFI) and absolutely love it! First mods have been: Vans & Hines "Sideshots", Screamin' Eagle filter kit, and misc. chrome and billet parts.

Anyway, I am having the time of my life! I've put about 5K miles on my scooter and owned it for about 5 months. My wife and I are doing our first Sturgis run this year. (can't wait)

I'll try to get a pic or two up soon.
Welcome. Great bunch on this forum. Hope to be in Sturgis this yr. myself. Have to load your avatar from the my profile section. Pics have to be resized to 145x145. I put Fat Boy bars on my Road King Custom and love them.
 
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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Hell yeah brother, you are on your way. Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your purchase. Sturgis is a must, there is some of the best riding in the country there. Also I would recommend taking some extra time and going through Yellowstone National Park.
 
Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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Welcome aboard!!

Cheers!
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Welcome,

Come back often, looking forward to the pics.






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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 05:24 AM
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hdfatboy,

Make sure your picture is no bigger than 145 pixels...that seems to be the problem with most that I have found. If you are not sure how to change the size of your pic, let me know, or email it to me. I will crunch it down for you sand send it back.

Not difficult to do, simply open the picture file, and one of the menus up top (depending on your software) will have an option to resize the picture...

Ask away if you need,

Mac
 
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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Welcome to the bb and have fun at Sturgis this year. I'll be getting up that way eventually. Enjoy your time here too.
 



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