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Old May 9, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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with my Grandson. I told him when his legs were long enough for him to reach the passenger pegs I'd take him with me. Well, first decent day of weather this year that we could hook up so I took him out. He was in "HOG" heaven. Rode 25-35 mph back roads for about an hour. He didn't want to come home. What a blast.

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Old May 9, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Man what a great picture. I hope he always remembers his ride with "grandpop"
 
Old May 9, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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That is awsome!!!! The birth of a new biker...
 
Old May 9, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Made both of your day's special.
 
Old May 9, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Already a Harley fan. That's really a great pic and experience. Congratulations to both of you.
 
Old May 10, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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my son rides pillion with me he 8 now,hes been ridin for 2 yrs, his sister startd at 3yrs, the only problems r he falls asleep on a long run & said the seat woz hard on his butt (its a nitey) & the loud pipes make his ears tingle wen i give it a hand full! ride safe gramps u got a precious cargo on board
 
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Very cool.
 
Old May 10, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Way to go grampa! First ride I gave my son his older sister said ok now try and look mean and tough your on a Harley. Funny coming out of a 8 year old drama queen. Smiley
 
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Right on Grampa!! He will remember this forever!
 
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I can't wait to ride with my Grandson. He's 10 now, maybe Momma will say OK. I'm gonna ride out there this summer.
 



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