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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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I ain't old! Just "chonologically advantaged"[8D]
 
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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I'm impressed by the numbers of 20 somethings riding harley's. I certainly couldn't afford one in my early 20s. I looked at getting a dyna once, but I decided to wait until I could get what I wanted. I question(not in a bad way way) how much debt you guys are in. Do you own a house, or are saving for one? paying off college loans? Credit card debt?
Well I can't speak for anyone else but I beileve I'm in pretty good financial shape for my age. I do own a house. I own two vehicles(2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins and 2000 Hyundia Accent) still paying on truck and car is paid for. My wifeowns a car that is paid for.I do not own a credit card, nor do i plan own owning one. I paid more than half my bike down and financed it for 1 year. I am married and have no kids. Oh and my wife and i both work in the Medical field. I just thank god for giving me the ability to work so that I can afford nice things.
 
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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32 First Harley (98 Softail Heritage) 2nd bike.
 
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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I made a choice too Harley payment or car payment. Decided I would rather drive a decent car and ride.
My Fiance and I rent an apartment together. I am graduating this spring but I won't have student loans to pay off. I do have credit card debt but that is from having a kid and my Fiance taking not working because of maternity leave and then the motorcycle accident. I think for our age my fiance and I are doing fine.
 
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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33 Here. First Harley. Sold a house in VA moved to AZ got the bike I wanted no financing.
 
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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im 16 and forgot tosay that ive had my bike since mid november and have already put over 3100 miles on it
 
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Count me in, I'm 28, but as posted before, I have my house, my 401(k), my fed. retirement, etc already handled. Oh, and this is my 4th bike (2nd HD).
 
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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46 going on 16. First HD and wish I had started riding 30 years ago.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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I'm impressed by the numbers of 20 somethings riding harley's. I certainly couldn't afford one in my early 20s. I looked at getting a dyna once, but I decided to wait until I could get what I wanted. I question(not in a bad way way) how much debt you guys are in. Do you own a house, or are saving for one? paying off college loans? Credit card debt?
A **** ton! lol, My credit is very good because I pay atleast my mins everymonth but I dont have a car payment my car is a 1997 Jetta its been paid off since 05 when i got my bike. I do have a house me & my wife got a foreclosure, times have been tough but we are about to refinance & our payment is gonna be MUCH LOWER! I have a bunch of CC debt, about $18K, but im paying it off slowly but surely, no new toys for the bike until imake a dent in that (per the wife lol) Im 29
 



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