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Old 02-09-2010, 07:01 PM
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I was riding my bike yesterday in downtown Fullerton, CA. At a stop on Commonwealth Avenue, a young lady at the other corner along my direction was smiling and had her right thumb up. First time I experienced this. I just got my Harley last December. Having a solo seat, I do not have room for a passenger. It felt really good riding.

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Yeah, happens all the time if you ride Harley.
That's why so many of the more experienced, older riders have baggers. There is plenty of seat room + storage for an extra helmet, viagra....
 
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i get a lot of little kids in cages giving me thumbs up from the car seats. i soot em the thumb right back and their smiles makes me enjoy my ride that much more
 
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Old 02-09-2010, 07:19 PM
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i get a lot of little kids in cages giving me thumbs up from the car seats. i soot em the thumb right back and their smiles makes me enjoy my ride that much more
+1 I get the same thing. Sure does feel good to make a kids day.
 
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Will happen many more times. I get waves from the neighbors alot as I ride in and out. Helps break the ice and gives us something cool to talk about.
 
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Originally Posted by sightseer
I was riding my bike yesterday in downtown Fullerton, CA. At a stop on Commonwealth Avenue, a young lady at the other corner along my direction was smiling and had her right thumb up. First time I experienced this. I just got my Harley last December. Having a solo seat, I do not have room for a passenger. It felt really good riding.

Relax, ride safely, and enjoy God's creations.
On that note I would like to say...

I have spurs that jingle changle jingle.
 
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Old 02-09-2010, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sightseer
I was riding my bike yesterday in downtown Fullerton, CA. At a stop on Commonwealth Avenue, a young lady at the other corner along my direction was smiling and had her right thumb up. First time I experienced this. I just got my Harley last December. Having a solo seat, I do not have room for a passenger. It felt really good riding.

Relax, ride safely, and enjoy God's creations.
If you are single you might want reconsider that seat.. There are those of us girls that love riders. There are those who love bikes and want to become a rider. But many who want a ride on back.
 
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Old 02-10-2010, 12:19 AM
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ridin a harley,is a perk
 
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Old 02-10-2010, 12:22 AM
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She probably had no clue what you were riding. Being on a bike is the perk.
 
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+1 on the little kids thing.

it's great pullin up next to a car and seeing two kids with their faces pressed to the window smiling and giving you thumbs up.

makes you feel like a rock star.
 


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