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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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Congratulations. Don't be too overconfident the first time you get to take her out. A harley out on the streets is an entire different ball game compared to those little 250s in a parking lot with cones.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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Oh I'm well aware....part of me very stoked over getting a bike....the other part is scared stiff over wadding the thing up the first time I take it out. I'm not an overly crazy guy, most people are actually going to be surprised as hell that I actually got one.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Nice looking bike. I always liked the 2 tone paint schemes that included the off white/cream color. A buddy at work had one that was orange and cream.....we called it the Creamcicle (ya know, like the ice cream treat?). Anyway, that was a good looking bike! And so is yours!
Have fun!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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Hey man! Congrats on the bike! I am really feeling that paint. looks really nice.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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Congrats and nice ride!! I just posted in your new member thread. Where in TN are you?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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I suppose I should probably go to my profile and fix that. I'm in Chattanooga, so a little south of you. Originally from the very northern part of ND though, been down here for about 9 years now.

Oh, and thanks to everyone else for the great posts, appreciate it!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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Congrats!!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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Ah cool! I grew up in Chattanooga. Going back in early February to celebrate my mom's birthday. Got some great roads around there!

Enjoy your new scoot and ride safe!

(didn't mean to double post this.. but I read my email and responded to the wrong thread)
 
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Congats! I am a new member so I can't see your pics but it sounds like you got a great deal. Suggested reading is a book called "Proficient Motorcycling" "The Ultimate Guide To Riding Well". Great book for reading during your downtime to give you knowledge on keeping the shiny side up.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 01:35 AM
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Very nice,take your time getting to know your bike and enjoy the ride
 
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