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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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I just love it when people get put into categories and labeled.



I'm 58...been riding since I was 18.I have been on a "Bagger" for the last 13 yrs. I enjoy the finer things in life...I want to be able to hear my favorite tunes when I travel...I like the room to pack my rain gear and still have a place for my lunch and a cold drink...The CB enables me to talk to my riding buddy and for us to share the experienceof the ride together.Most of all..if Mamma is comfortable she is happy..know what I mean.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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A big glass of Metamucil and a morning ride on a rigid Pan helps to keep everything "moving."
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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61 03 EC this is my first bike and I love it. Rode my sons sportster,not ready for that yet. Learning to ride on the classic was a handful but am glad I stuck with it.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Good topic. I am looking at my first bike in 25 years. The FatBoy Lo is about the best looking bike I've seen, but I probably will get an Ultra Limited with as much as I can put on it.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Just turned 60 this year and still keepin' the road hot on my Train...

I'm definitely in the "less is more" camp, no baggers in my future...

Maybe when I get old............nahhhh!!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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I'm 65 and like my Dyna's style just fine, lean and mean.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Just show your HOG membership card to get the senior citizen discount at the Movies or your favorite Restaurant.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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Alright, I'm 62, but I'm no Senior. I'm just a kid, and always will be. No Senior crap for me!!!

 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Fl Jimbo 05
Alright, I'm 62, but I'm no Senior. I'm just a kid, and always will be. No Senior crap for me!!!

I'm with you!! Will be 60 in 3 months,! Had many Harley's and even a Goldwing for awhile. Now I have my best and probably final bike, my Heritage! Best bike of all of them!!
 
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