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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Lots of dirt roads in Colorado. No problem going on them, its a Harley, not glass.
 
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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YES I DO!!!
 
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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I live in the boonies. Thus dirt. Can't avoid it.

Fuuny thing is, I've never gone off the road on a dirt road, but I have gone off the road on a paved road!! I guess I just like the dirt more!!
 
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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I'm getting spoiled, the county finally gravelled our dirt road to my place, not much of an improvement, but maybe they'll pave it by 2050. Not holding my breath!
 
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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Are you kidding? I live in Iowa..can't get anywhere without hitting dirt at some point. Only thing I hate is down here in the SW they use that crushed white rock..makes bikes and cars dirty as hell!
 
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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First bike was a 1966 BSA Victor 441 Enduro.
 
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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I don't have any problem riding on dirt, rather not though. Started out riding dirt bikes when I was less than three. But wait till you get a pebble between your belt and your pully, then we'll see who likes riding on dirt.

And for your enjoyment, Tent flat tracking his atomic pan.

 
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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My backyard is 'crusher-run' gravel & I have to make a wide, 180 swing both in & out. I rode some dirt as a kid & am not afraid to run it on a big bike. I like it less with a passenger.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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Most of my riding is on the pavement these days. I have ridden dirtbikes quite a bit and my streetbike on dirt roads. I have not been on a dirt road with my Road King.
 
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Dirt on a dirt bike is no problem. I love it.
On my HD, call me what you want but I avoid it. Dont like it, and dont want to clean up later.
Most roads here are pavement and I like it that way.
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