I thought my riding were over...NOT

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Apr 21, 2015 | 12:33 PM

sprintrps

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From: Ocala, FL

I thought my riding were over...NOT

Last year I had surgeries on my left hand and figured my riding days were over. At 67, I had almost 40 years of riding and thought well...its been a good ride. Sold the bike ('09 FLHRC), and other HD stuff. Well, its now been almost a year and I really miss riding. Got clearance from the surgeon, and just ordered a 2015 FLHR...be here in 2 weeks. I never realized how much Motorcycles..riding..and the lifestyle meant until it was no more. This is going to be my last new bike and I am gonna ride it till I can't ride no more.

Apr 21, 2015 | 12:52 PM

GibT

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From: SoCal

Enjoy that new bike. Glad you are cleared to ride again.

Apr 21, 2015 | 01:00 PM

Piloto

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That's great!

I hope I'm still pressing on when I get to be your age.

Apr 21, 2015 | 03:01 PM

SBRob

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From: Missouri City,TX

Congrats and enjoy your new ride.

Apr 21, 2015 | 03:19 PM

ChickinOnaChain

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Just when you thought it was safe...they pull you right back in. I did the same thing but while you were out a year, I was out 35 years.

Apr 21, 2015 | 03:44 PM

pab3rd

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From: Southeast Texas

Congrats and welcome back.

Apr 21, 2015 | 03:54 PM

bettingpython

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From: Tulsa, OK

Yeah we sold our bikes in 2011 tried to convince myself I wouldn't miss it after 25 years on 2 wheels. Man was that a mistake.

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Apr 21, 2015 | 06:05 PM

mmcbeat

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From: Oklahoma

Congrats! Feel good thread for me, I will be 67 in two weeks. Ride safe!

Apr 21, 2015 | 08:02 PM

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JBrooks271

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From: Madison, MS

Congrats on the new bike, it's way too hard to give up riding after doing it for any amount of time. It's just part of us. I will never give it up, whether it's switching to a trike, or no matter how painful it could become, or anything else.