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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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I'm 19 and bought my first one in March. and no the parents didn't buy it for me it's all me!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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my parents didn't buy anything for me i have three jobs to pay for it and it sucks but if i wanna ride i gotta pay the price
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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i bought my first bike when i was 20 to learn on it was a kawasaki cruiser, then a yr leater i bought a brand new suzuki 500 cause i lacked sufficent credit to get a harley and suzuki had a 1st time buyers program. now i finally got my bike its a 1200n
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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39...Just bought mine last year.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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my parents didn't buy anything for me i have three jobs to pay for it and it sucks but if i wanna ride i gotta pay the price
3 jobs ... WOW ! Wish my 16 year old stepson would take a lesson from you ... even ONE job !! Just be as mature and responsible on the bike and drive safe! As for my history, got my motorcycle license and first bike (Suzuki Intruder 800) just before my 50th BD - just bought my first Harley 2 years later (883 low). Had my permit in my 20's but first hubby's bike was too big for me and it scared me so I never mastered it. But I've been loving riding my own bike ... now in my third season.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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1st bike at 15 dirt bike. 1st harley at 25 64 XLCH it too was stolen and wish Istill had it too, but my 1200R pretty well takes its place.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: 1200c06

my parents didn't buy anything for me i have three jobs to pay for it and it sucks but if i wanna ride i gotta pay the price
Wow, he must never sleep between school and three jobs. Plus isn't there some law where you can only work 20 hrs a week if you are still in school??? I know in MI there is at least...
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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I'm 20 years old and bought my 07 883 Custom in April. About to have it for two months on 6/10.

Congrats on 3 jobs to pay for it. I'm looking for a 2nd and 3rd job to pay for a new car.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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Bought my first Harley this year 57. Started riding in 69 with a Honda Dream 305.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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I was 36 when I bought my first Harley. Better late than never.
 
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