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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Picked up my new bike tonight, and took er home! It was my first time on a bike in almost 20 years, so I was a little nervous! And it was so damn hot here! But all went well, I guess you don't forget! Wifey took some pics......

Anyways, think I'll head back out, nice thing about Yellowknife this time of year, it never gets dark! LOL
 
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Congrats. Nothing like getting back on that iron steed.
 
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Congrats! Ride carefully until you get back in full swing. Good pics.
 
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Nice ride, Melonbob. Cagers haven't gotten any more bike friendly in the past 20 years. Be careful gettin' your road legs (and butt) back!
 
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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Congrats, I just got back on the street after 20 some odd years as well.
 
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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Now I have to go through license BS starting monday......):
 
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Fortunately I kept up on my motorcycle license and had been somewhat keeping my skills fresh. Good luck with the licensing and remember to take it easy. Head and eyes are truly the key!
 

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Congrats Melonbob.... I just rode home on my new/first bike this past Saturday..... all the best to you !!
 
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I've never been licenced, grew up in the bush where nobody had one.....even here its weird, I don't even need one as long as I have a licenced driver in a vehicle or bike riding behind me....
 
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Congratulations on the new sled!ride safe and enjoy!!
 



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