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Old May 6, 2009 | 07:22 AM
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Default Well, it's official.

I got my motorcycle license today.
FINALLY got to take my 05 Sporty out on the open road. It's honestly one of the best feelings I've ever experienced. I could feel the eyes on me. The raw power. The blood curdling sound.
Damn fellas. I'm in love.

Oh, and I was driving by the school on base and I heard a kid (couldn't have been older than 10) yell "Nice bike mister!" That made my day.
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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Congrats both on the bike and your licence.

Dont you love that big grin across your face.
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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Thanks for the warning, I will steer clear of Okinawa when I'm out and about.

Congratulations!
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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I had to pick the bugs from my teeth man.
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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Congrats Thet, nothing like that feeling is there? I am referring to the big grin and not the bugs, wweeelllll on second thought maybe both.
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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awesome man, good for you sportys are such fun bikes

thank you for your service too.
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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Enjoy the New Ride .. Nothing more pleasing than a ride on a Sporty owned 5 of them over the years... Still miss them all ....
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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Hi Thet. Former Ammo troop here too! (183rd FW, IL ANG) Congrats on getting your license. I'm a new rider too. Can't wait to get my Sporty out for the first like you just did.

Enjoy!
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Awesome! And you're right around where I'm from.
Macon, IL is my home town.
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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