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I turned 60 on April 1st. So my opinion is worth **** and going down the *******. But I really can't believe what the majority of posters on this forum expect out of their bikes and dealerships. The big internationally-funded manufacturers and dealership networks have you wrapped around their little finger.
I ride these, I maintain them, I change their tires, I love them. They are my mules, my horses, my means of transportation, and my access to sanity. Nearest motorcycle dealer is 60 miles, nearest Triumph and Harley dealers are almost 200 miles. These guys are MINE, not some dealer's.
Doesn't make me better, doesn't make me anything - but different. Very different and, apparently, much more happy.
Naaah. You're just happy 'cause you got a gorgeous Road King.
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