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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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I have people tell me everyday that I'm too young to ride a Harley. Naturally, I tell them to get bent. It does get me thinking though, how old is the average Sporty guy?

 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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My dad drives a customized Harley. He's 73.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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im 53 and ill ride my sporty till i grow up,which may never happen ![][][]
 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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im 55 and bought the sporty for my wifes bday last month shes 56 and first bike. just broke her ft in msf class. and biting at the bit to get back on it. think ill keep her
 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:27 AM
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I'll be 37 in 11 days.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:35 AM
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Looks like the younger babie boomers are winning. 47 here.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:50 AM
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 01:56 AM
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For the record, I just turned 22.
 
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