When did you learn.
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The very first bike I ever rode was my friend's crotch rocket when I was about 18 or 19. I rode around a bit in the neighborhood, and the block. Several years later, a different friend who was very good at motorcross taught me a bit about riding, and put me on an old dirt bike of his, a Honda 125cc I think. We went around and did some easy riding in the field. Then even several more years later, I took the MSF, and bought my own HD.
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I learned to ride on a home built scooter, when I was like 5. It had a old briggs that cam out of my racing go cart that was a lot of fun. I drove dad 69 Springer till he kicked me off and took the MSF two years ago when I was 18, and then bought my sporty last summer 
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
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I started on a Honda 90 in 1973. In 74 Imoved up to a Kaw Z1 (900cc). Back then there was no MSF or MC DL test. For $5 extra you got a motorcycle sticker on the back of your license. I think it's called "the school of hard knocks".
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Back in the early 80's when my older brother gave me a 1976 Honda XL 125 dirt bike. I mainly used it for mudding and riding around in the country fields and dry creek beds.
It wasn't until 1984 when I really started getting addicted to catching air and serious dirt bike racing and purchased a YZ125 with hard earned lawn mowing money.
"Too much air 'aint enuff!" was my motto back then.
Now I try to keep my bike (883 Sporty) on the ground as much as possible!
It wasn't until 1984 when I really started getting addicted to catching air and serious dirt bike racing and purchased a YZ125 with hard earned lawn mowing money.
"Too much air 'aint enuff!" was my motto back then.
Now I try to keep my bike (883 Sporty) on the ground as much as possible!
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Allstate 125 , then Ducati 250 and Norton 750, all in 1965........Went to Nam and got FUBAR, totally disabled and got a wild hair so 2006 Sporty owner Been a long time coming back. USMC Ret
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Almost 43 years ago at the tender age of 22. First bike was a 90cc Ducati with a three-speed transmission....$325 out the door. Since that time, I estimate I have ridden a little over 500,000 miles on many different bikes (Ducatti, Honda, Yamaha, BMW, Vespa, and of course....Harleys).
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From: Cedar Rapids IA
RE: When did you learn.
It was back in 1993 and I was 19. A guy I knew needed to borrow my truck to move for the weekend. Well I was not about to be without a vehicle so he gave me his nighthawk 650 to use. I did'nt tell him I had never ridden before. I waited till he left and was a quick learner of the clutch and shifting. After about an hour of practice around the block I went 140 miles back to my hometown just for laughs. Went back the end of the weekend and I was hooked. Did'nt actually own my own for another 2 years and got a 74 Suzuki 750 for $100.00. It was so top heavy I droped it all the time and was so frustrated I gave it to the first person who said nice bike. I just handed him the keys and title. I did not ride for another 8 years and a friend let me ride his harley and it was like I was back on the Nighthawk and was hooked again and bought my harley 2 days later. I know this is long but am just making a point that if you don't like riding a motorcycle its likley you are just riding the wrong bike.
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