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Old 01-15-2017, 01:33 PM
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I bring this post back once every year. Here's to the new riders in 2017!
 
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Old 01-15-2017, 02:54 PM
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Thats how I remember it.
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Originally Posted by kojak
I bring this post back once every year. Here's to the new riders in 2017!
And thanks for doing it!

Helps make the fact that I'm snowed in here a little easier to take. Supposed to be 45 degrees be Wednesday! Fingers crossed!
 
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Old 01-15-2017, 04:48 PM
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at 43 im proud to have been riding for 27 years.. my first "car" was a bike at 16 lol,, 81 CB 500.. I just moved over to HD a few years ago and Im on my second Harley .. '16 Street Bob.. My Bob has made me fall in love with riding all over again.. Great post!!!!
 
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Old 01-15-2017, 05:04 PM
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Great advice! Good refresher for all of us!!!
 
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Old 11-22-2017, 02:32 PM
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Here's to the new riders for 2018. Lots of wisdom here from old timers!
 
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Old 11-22-2017, 03:26 PM
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That's a real nice post and good advice for everyone. It's a good idea to bring it back. I'm glad you did.
 
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Right on! Kojack
 
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It has been some while back, someone posted Which thread was/is, is /was "I can't remember" the best thread ever, and I hunted all over this Forum looking for this thread, and I couldn't find it. So in my personal opinion This thread WINS the best post award, I've never seen a better one ever.
 
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Old 11-22-2017, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kojak
5. Its not a horsepower competition. Unless you've really been taught, your ability will never come close to matching a newer bikes capability. So don't waste you money on "mods" unless something really bugs you.
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