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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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I'm 32, on my first Harley- Fat Bob. Have a wife, 2 kids, a mortgage and 1 car payment. We own my wife's Towne and Country, and my 79' Jeep (my other toy). I have a good job that pays well, and can now afford the bike I want. Will be selling my other car soon, though, I don't drive it anymore and don't need to keep paying insurance on it to sit in my driveway.
 
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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40 yrs young and on my 5th bike 3rd harley
 
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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New guy here, 28 first Harley 2008 Fat Bob. It was my&nbsp\\;stop smoking reward to myself. I absolutely love it, shoulda bought one 10 years ago. Livin in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My Wife and I are blessed with good health, great family, and excellent jobs. I ride solo alot as well, not too many my age around here&nbsp\\;that appreciate the experience of riding such great machines. Often times just me and my thoughts are&nbsp\\;all I need. Ride&nbsp\\;Safe!&nbsp\\;
 
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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ORIGINAL: Darksyde

28 here. not my first bike but first harley. will have a house by march (i probably pay more for my townhouse now than most pay for a mortgage) i also have a $500 car payment and child support, i basically fell into a career that i happen to be good at, with a decent 401k. i ride solo a good portion of the time but i have a good group of friends with HDs i ride with also. i would love to find a group in my area around my age though.
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27 and same situation, except no kids and no one my age rides HD's!!![:@]
 
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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31 &amp\\; bought my first bike (03 Heritage) on my 31st birthday.
I had been looking for my first bike since I was 29.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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33&nbsp\\;this is my first Harley, bought 2 years ago. Many sportbikes before this&nbsp\\;
 
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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I'm an old dude but have sold several bikes to young 'uns in the last month. They're catching on, and the current economy is helping them out with all kinds of bikes for cheap.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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I'm 62 and on a DELUXE had my last one 17 years.U don't get old from riding it's all the s&amp\\;^t in between!!!!!!!!
 



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