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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 06:10 PM
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How I got here, how about you?

First
07 Street Bob
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Second
09 Night Train
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Third
12 FLD Switchback
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Fourth
14 Slim

 

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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 07:17 PM
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First: 2009 Sportster 1200 Custom



Second: 2013 Softail Slim

 
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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Fickle much?
 
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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Sweet slim dude. Congrats on the new ride.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 08:28 PM
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'86 Honda V30 Magna 500cc
'84 Kawi Vulcan 750cc
'81 Kawi KZ1000
'13 Victory Highball
'98 Honda CBR 900RR
'05 Fatboy
 
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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Dad had a standard years ago that I liked, so when I went from fun cars to motorcycles I was right at home on the 2002 FXST I now have. I'll add more bikes later, but I won't let this one go
 
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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you like this one enought to keep or sell it nxt yr...
 
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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 09:41 AM
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Suzuki GT125
Suzuki GT550
Honda CB550
Triumph Bonneville
BSA Goldstar
Ducati Monster
Honda Fireblade
Honda Goldwing

But always always wanted a Harley and could never afford one till this year

2007 Spinger Classic

Its the best and most fun I've had on a bike since being a kid !
 
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Nice looking Slim. What was the issue with the Switchback?
 
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In order-
1983 Yamaha XT200
1977 XLCH
1983 Kawasaki LTD 750
1994 Wide Glide
1994 Kawasaki ZX11
1967 Shovelhead FLH- hardtailed & chopped
1996 sportster- 99" motor. VERY fun bike until it was stolen.....
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1953 Panhead (EL, origin unknown aftermarket rigid frame) chopped
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