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CVO Social => New Member Introduction => Topic started by: Pbody on December 25, 2006, 05:13:02 PM
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Great job on putting this site together! I've 'lurked' around and found this to be a great source of information.
I'm a long time rider, first time CVO owner. I can't believe I own a bike with a dashboard!
I'm Charles, and I'm currently deployed to Iraq. I'm a contractor supporting the US Marines at Al Asad, Iraq--in the heart of the Anbar Province. I've been here since December 2005, and hope to leave sometime early March 2007.
I heard of the new and improved HD models back in July. After much research, I knew one of the Ultras were being built for me. I had to work through my daughter in the states to make the deal for me, but after working through several unique obstacles, I can now say I am an owner of an 2007 FLHTCUSE2, 'smurf-colored'. According to an official HD Brake Certification (required for Japan registration), my bike has a manufacture date of September 11, 2006-neat...
One thing I'm not too happy about is the horsepower reported on this certificate. This certificate, from a Market Compliance and Vehicle Identification Specialist at HD Customer Service, reports the horsepower rating as 87hp@4000rpm. I'm a bigger fan of torque, but still disappointed in this reported hp.
I normally live/work in Okinawa, Japan, supporting the USMC IIIMEF. When I leave here, I'll have to go through the states and make arrangements to ship my bike to Okinawa.
Thanks for all the info posted on this site.
The last 6 of my VIN: 952081
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Welcome Charles! [smiley=drink.gif] [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]
It's awesome your getting your smurf and a manufacture date of 9/11! I'll bet you'll be the only Smurf in Okinawa, Japan! Now, about your mods..... ;D ;D ;D God Bless!
JR [smiley=banana.gif]
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Great job on putting this site together! I've 'lurked' around and found this to be a great source of information.
I'm a long time rider, first time CVO owner. I can't believe I own a bike with a dashboard!
I'm Charles, and I'm currently deployed to Iraq. I'm a contractor supporting the US Marines at Al Asad, Iraq--in the heart of the Anbar Province. I've been here since December 2005, and hope to leave sometime early March 2007.
I heard of the new and improved HD models back in July. After much research, I knew one of the Ultras were being built for me. I had to work through my daughter in the states to make the deal for me, but after working through several unique obstacles, I can now say I am an owner of an 2007 FLHTCUSE2, 'smurf-colored'. According to an official HD Brake Certification (required for Japan registration), my bike has a manufacture date of September 11, 2006-neat...
One thing I'm not too happy about is the horsepower reported on this certificate. This certificate, from a Market Compliance and Vehicle Identification Specialist at HD Customer Service, reports the horsepower rating as 87hp@4000rpm. I'm a bigger fan of torque, but still disappointed in this reported hp.
I normally live/work in Okinawa, Japan, supporting the USMC IIIMEF. When I leave here, I'll have to go through the states and make arrangements to ship my bike to Okinawa.
Thanks for all the info posted on this site.
The last 6 of my VIN: 952081
Welcome to the site! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] This site is a wealth of information and a lot of fun. I am a passenger with TCnBham and lurked for a long time on the site. Not only do you learn a lot on the site, it's a lot of fun. We are a family, and it has become even more fun since we attended a CVO rally in October in North Carolina. Putting names with faces and personalities was great.
Terry has a 2006 Screaming Eagle Ultra, a 2006 Screaming Eagle VRod, and a Ducati ... all red! [smiley=apple.gif] We live in the South (Alabama) so there is very little down time riding. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] We usually ride every weekend and have taken several 6 hour rides and one 12 hour ride.
Take care of yourself in Irag...not too long before you'll be riding in the wind on your new bike. :) Be sure to post pictures of your bike. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
Suzanne
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Thanks JR. As with my last bikes, my first additional purchase was the service and parts manuals. My daughter's holding all three for me.
My original mod ideas were purely aesthetic. But, after learning more about the true stock power/torque numbers, I think I'll have to consider a few performance mods. Have you heard of anyone using the Woody'd Blower on a stock '07 110" yet? I almost bought that for my '02 Ultra--then I learned about the 2007 changes.
Charles...
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Hi Suzanne.
Thanks for the welcome. Is another meet planned for NC? I'll have to go to Camp LeJeune for a few days, to check back in, sometime in March.
Charles...
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Welcome to Club CVO Charles-
Congrats on your new purchase. Your gonna love it [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
God Bless you in all your endeavors....
Have a Merry Christmas & A prosperous New Year :)
Grover
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Hi Suzanne.
Thanks for the welcome. Is another meet planned for NC? I'll have to go to Camp LeJeune for a few days, to check back in, sometime in March.
Charles...
At this point no plans are made. Keep looking on the site under CVO events.
Suzanne
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Charles,
Welcome to the Internets best CVO/Harley website, and we are glad you joined us. Thanks so much for your service in support of our troops overseas. Sounds like you are in some of my old stomping grounds "The Rock" (Okinawa). I spent a tour there back in '76 - '77, then went to Camp Lejeune from '77 - '78.
As for performance mods on your new scooter, give it just a little more time and you'll see all kinds of things coming out to boost the performance (cams), and I wouldn't be in a rush to get a blower just yet. ;) With this motor being so new it has taken the aftermarket a few months to do some R&D before they can get something out to unleash the beast in them.
Stay safe, while you are away, and enjoy your new ride when you get back to Oki.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Welcome aboard and Merry Xmas Charles! [smiley=drink.gif] Thanks for your efforts over there! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] Get home safe so you can ride the hell out of your new smurf here and make those mods. You'll find that lost HP and TQ you're looking for soon enough. If you have trouble, there's plenty of help here! ;) Hoist! 8-)
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Hey! Charles
Welcome to the site, was playing around tonight and saw where you stuck your pin, First thanks for the help over there and also on the new bike. Just like all have said hold on the mods will be online soon!! trust me one that one. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
Don
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Welcome, congrats on finding the site, Merry Christmas and thank you for your service.
You'll be able to take care of the HP/torque issues when you get home with the help of the members here.
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Thanks All, for the welcome and the kind words. All the guys here know you all support them, which makes doing the job here much more meaningful.
I'm not in a hurry to start modifying this bike. I have an '02 FLHTCUI, which I've put over $9K of extras into. I'll review the posts here and learn what works best from the experts.
Fired00d, I'm sure you know there has been a few changes on the rock, in the last 30 years. Any chance you'll get back over for a visit?
Have a great New Years weekend All. Shiny side up--rubber side down...
Charles...
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Fired00d, I'm sure you know there has been a few changes on the rock, in the last 30 years. Any chance you'll get back over for a visit?
Have a great New Years weekend All. Shiny side up--rubber side down...
Charles...
I'm sure there have been quite a few changes since I left there. Doubt I'll get back over there anytime soon. I enjoyed it immensely when I was there, but back then I was young dumb, and.... Oh well you get the picture. ;) Just the thought of this subject brings back so many memories. ;)
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Welcome, And Thankyou for serving, Please tell your troop we really do appreciate them. :)
And I hope you soon enjoy your new ride full time.
Helen [smiley=carrot.gif]
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If you see to beutiful little blonde girls 7 & 10 on the base Camp LeJeune they just might be my grandbabes.
Helen [smiley=carrot.gif]
You have someone stationed at Camp Lejeune? I spent some time there with 2/2 '77 - '78.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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TC,
Great to have you with us. Congrats to you on your new scooter, you are getting one great ride.
God Bless you and all the other men and women out there serving our country!
Get home safe!
Later,
Ghost
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Great job on putting this site together! I've 'lurked' around and found this to be a great source of information.
I'm a long time rider, first time CVO owner. I can't believe I own a bike with a dashboard!
I'm Charles, and I'm currently deployed to Iraq. I'm a contractor supporting the US Marines at Al Asad, Iraq--in the heart of the Anbar Province. I've been here since December 2005, and hope to leave sometime early March 2007.
I heard of the new and improved HD models back in July. After much research, I knew one of the Ultras were being built for me. I had to work through my daughter in the states to make the deal for me, but after working through several unique obstacles, I can now say I am an owner of an 2007 FLHTCUSE2, 'smurf-colored'. According to an official HD Brake Certification (required for Japan registration), my bike has a manufacture date of September 11, 2006-neat...
One thing I'm not too happy about is the horsepower reported on this certificate. This certificate, from a Market Compliance and Vehicle Identification Specialist at HD Customer Service, reports the horsepower rating as 87hp@4000rpm. I'm a bigger fan of torque, but still disappointed in this reported hp.
I normally live/work in Okinawa, Japan, supporting the USMC IIIMEF. When I leave here, I'll have to go through the states and make arrangements to ship my bike to Okinawa.
Thanks for all the info posted on this site.
The last 6 of my VIN: 952081
Charles welcome onboard to this fantastic site and hopefully you comeback to Japan soon and then enjoy your new scooter..... [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif], Meanwhile have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Jorge
PS I don't know if Okinawa is close to Fukoshima...I met the HOG director of that chapter and rode with him the Posse Rallys 2004 & 2005
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Welcome aboard and congrats on the scooter.
Thanks for keeping all of us FREE to enjoy ours .
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You have someone stationed at Camp Lejeune? I spent some time there with 2/2 '77 - '78.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Well, I have to go back through LeJeune to turn all my gear back in, and complete other processing. I'm a contractor, working for General Dynamics, supporting Military Intel systems. We have an office on Camp LeJeune, with about 20 techs working from there.
So, I know folks, civilians as well as Marines, at LeJeune, but none who were there during that great era.
I'm former Navy, and spent most of my active duty time at a Communications site in Okinawa--NSGA Hanza.
What did you do for the Marines?
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I'm former Navy, and spent most of my active duty time at a Communications site in Okinawa--NSGA Hanza.
What did you do for the Marines?
I was a Radio Operator, and was with 7th Comm. Batt. when I was on the rock.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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I was a Radio Operator, and was with 7th Comm. Batt. when I was on the rock.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Awesome. I helped support 7TH COMM during a 2005 UFL exercise in Korea. There are a couple systems we support for those guys. I normally work out of Camp Hansen, with the Intel BN. I've worked on Camps Courtney, Foster, Kinser and Schwab. We deploy (obviously) when they do. I usually get to Korea at least once a year. I've been with these guys to Thailand a couple times--man I miss those days.
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Hey Charles, welcome aboard. You'll find this site a great source of information and ideas on how to spend those hard earned $$$$$$. Good luck and can't wait to see photos of your new smurf.