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Why did you start riding?
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Lawrenceville, GA
A guy I was forbidden to see in school had a bike. I used to skip class and he'd come pick me up before I had to be at my Guardian's office. It was a sportbike but I was hooked from there. Waited until last summer to buy my own. Thought I needed a man to ok it.... got over that real quick. Bought a race bike and a dirtbike rode them both and then bought my Harley! Haven't looked back since 
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Mn.on a lake,well nxt to a lake.
Recived a Mini Bike in 68 for my 8th birthday,you guys now the kind,one brake lever,no suspention,big spocket on the rear tire,padded wood seat, its been uphill ever since....
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: southeast indiana
My cousin had a dirt bike we both use to ride. Saved up my money till I could buy my first one, a 1972 DT250. Only seemed natural to buy my first street bike when I turned 18 and got out of the house. $1200 for a used 1981 Yamaha XV920RH
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Wilmington, NC
Best friend across the street's Dad had one. Never saw it run (but I got to sit on it). One day the bike is gone and he tells me his pop split for Florida on it. Remember thinking (even at age 6 or whatever) "that guy is a real badass to go that far on a motorcycle"! Don't know why but I'd wanted one ever since.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 592
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From: Southside CT
parents wouldn't let me get one growing up combined with the "ooooo shiny" luster of a motorcycle. None of my friends rode, no one in my family rides. So I guess it's always been something I wanted to do on my own. Glad I did.
