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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 06:10 AM
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I put in the answer of whatever! Do what is right for you. When I was a kid I used to dirt bike and through out my teen years and adult years I would allways be riding peddle bikes or mountain bikes for 3 seasons. I chose not to get one for my sportster but everyone is different!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 07:51 AM
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Scrappy , you didn't answer my question. If you ever drop your bike are you going to stop riding?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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dropped it twice and still riding! did that answer the question
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 08:04 AM
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Default RE: should a rookie have engine guards?

hey whaap it wasn't be that say that it was Sporty883LOW just an fyi!
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I'm not a rookie rider, but just bought my 1st HD, and it's a Sporty. Engine guards don't look great on them, better suited for a dresser. If you can't hold up a Sportster, you shouldn't be riding a bike.
Are you saying you're going to "hang it up" if you ever drop your bike?

You might not be a rookie but if I'm still around after you've been riding 60+ years, let me know how many mishaps you've had.
I just don't care for people confusing me with others![:@]
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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Scrappy, sorry for the confusion. Names are just a little similar. From his comments I don't blame you for not wanting to be confused.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 08:34 AM
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I see where the name is close[&o]


maybe I got to change my name .[]
 
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