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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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38 '05 Road King Classic, shouldn't have waited so long.
 
Old Aug 11, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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Hey Dick,

That looks just like my old 76 Shovel. Mine was light blue. What color is yours? Couldn't tell from the picture.


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I was 18 and it was a 68 Sporty
 
Old Aug 11, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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35 years old. 2005 Softail Night Train.

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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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46- 05 Sportster 1200 Custom.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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I think all this thread is proving is that there are some really old farts on this forum. Including yours truely!!!!

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