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Old 01-03-2011, 12:29 AM
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Just wondering how many people started on a harley?
 
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Started out on a 1999 Sportster 883 then moved over, not up, to a Wide Glide.
 
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Old 01-03-2011, 12:35 AM
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Started on 1968 Sportster in 1978
Upped the Ante to a 1969 FLH 6 months later.
Been on Harley all the way.
 
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I started out on dirt bikes... This is my first street bike.
 
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Started on a Hodaka Ace 100. In 1971 Harley wasn't really even on my radar. I'm not sure why...money maybe? I admired them when I saw them, which was usually in movies.
 
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started out motocross racing back in the mid 70's
first roadbike was a '68 BSA 650 Lightning
joined the Air Force in '79 & bought a new FXS LowRider right after my tech school
 
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Dirt bike when I was young. Then moved to sport bikes before making the transition to HD's.
 
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started on a 125 harley dirt bike, than a few imports. Back to Harley with a 45 flat, servy car than a 67 Shovel, than a Goldwing & now my FLHTC. It's an 88 but I prefer the older easier stuff.
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Originally Posted by blackmetal415
Just wondering how many people started on a harley?
Bought my first motorcycle in a 1962,it was a 1937 UL 80" FlatHead bagger.Paid the princely sum of $35.00.Rode it for most of one summer when a friend made me an offer I could not refuse for a 1947 45" Flathead bagger,his bike and $100.00.Great introduction to the Harley life.
 
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Bought a new 07 Sportster 1200 low. Had never rode a bike before. Went to the MSF course and went from there. Now have a 09 Deluxe.
 
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