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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Picked up my wife's Sporty Low today and I rode it back from the dealer to the house. She's taking the MSF course this Fri, Sat, and Sun. Man, what a blast! I haven't been on a Sporty in @ 9 years. I went from my Sporty to a Buell, then to the Road Couch, er, I mean E-Glide. Reminded me how much fun these things were, although I don't think she was too amused following me home in the car when I dragged the peg around a corner. I guess I'll have to break this thing in some more while she's at the classes this weekend. Freakin' Sportys rock!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Super.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Fun aint they???
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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They don't call them "Sportsters" for nuthin.........
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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My hubby has his Night Train. But he occasionaly finds "reasons" to ride MY bike - a 1200N, and always comes back with a big grin and a comment on the lines of "what a freakin' blast that bike is!!". He has always said if he could afford 2 bikes of his own, he'd very likely have a Sporty (set up to fit HIM), for fun.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Most fun you can have with your boots on! [sm=roll.gif]
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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That's damn funny! I hope the pegs threw some sparks!! Ride on!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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I just bought an '05 XL1200C for my wife too and she is taking the lessons starting tomorrow.

Yep, the sportster is a fun ride. [sm=biker.gif]
 
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hell of a lot funner than that goldwing wannabe yer on [8D]
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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Maybe, but after a 800 mile day you'll be more sore in the morning ya "Red Monkey".
 
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