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Old Dec 26, 2021 | 08:38 AM
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Epic… very cool dad.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2021 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
Bought my first bike at 16 to **** my parents off

Probably why I left home at 17 too
In reality my mom booted my *** into the cold for the same reason. Best decision she ever made on my part. I grew up real fast that summer. I thanked here forcing the issue with tough love for the remainder of her life. No better teacher in life than reality of having to grow up over night.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2021 | 10:01 AM
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A memory that your boy and your family will never forget. Bravo!!!

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Old Dec 27, 2021 | 11:47 AM
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cool stuff, god bless him and keep him safe, always
 
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Old Dec 27, 2021 | 12:04 PM
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I was very fortunate to have a new step dad at 13. Otherwise I would have prolly been a career criminal the way I was headed. Running the streets basically since I was 10 while my mother worked all the time. He bought me my 1st motorcycle then and that turned me completely around. He rode, and was a hot rodder. Great reason to hang around and learn from him. He also bought me my 1st car. Great dads are hard to find.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2021 | 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by brakeless
I was very fortunate to have a new step dad at 13. Otherwise I would have prolly been a career criminal the way I was headed. Running the streets basically since I was 10 while my mother worked all the time. He bought me my 1st motorcycle then and that turned me completely around. He rode, and was a hot rodder. Great reason to hang around and learn from him. He also bought me my 1st car. Great dads are hard to find.
Gearheads gotta gear...
 
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Gearheads gotta gear...
Right! And that's what I got called all through high school. A Gearhead, Motorhead, etc. Looked forward to Auto Shop more than any other classes.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2021 | 10:31 AM
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That's awesome. What a great gift Dad!
 
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