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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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I`ve been riding the same bike for 22 years, a 1989 FLSTC.

I also had a Honda CB900F, and it is sitting in the garage right now, next to the Harley.

Had both since new.
 
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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20 years ago I was riding an FXR. Custom paint done by myself and a bro in his garage, S&S cam, S&S carb, heads by Gerolomy, PM brakes, Koni shocks, Progressive fork springs, sticky tires. I surprised a crotch rocket rider or two with that bike.

Sold it when it had 120,000 miles on it, still running great. Wish I still had it, of course.
 
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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20 Years ago I was riding a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550 and a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200.
 
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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20 years ago I was riding a 1982 Yamaha Maxim. My garage back then also had a Yamaha YZ-490 and a Kawasaki Tecate.
 
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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it was so awesome, i wish i had it back today

a genuine Gremlins Big Wheel!!!
 
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Kawasaki KZ550.
 
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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my 86 Yamaha Radian

 
Old Jan 28, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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A 74 Yamaha enduro, always had a bunch of friends trying to follow me with lights and sirens. Good Times I was 13.

Edit: I thought you said what you riding in 78', 20 years ago I was quad-ding.
 

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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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At that time I had a 1983 Triumph 650
 
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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Same bike I am riding now 1984 FXST....are you supposed to upgrade?...lol Check out his crappy Polaroid...Apes,square headlight.18" sissy bar..I was the coolest kid on the block...and check out the jack...came from the back pages of Easyriders...you bought the frame and had to supply your own hydraulic jack.


 



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