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Old May 19, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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Just turned 40 and bought my first Harley. I kept resisting at first telling myself I dont have time and Im just not into it. A bunch of friends for the last couple years have been pushing to buy a bike and ride. I used to laugh! Now, I am extremely addicted. Im the first one at every oppurtunity to get out and ride. My buddies laugh and say not bad for a guy that not no time and interest in Motorcycles. Plan on making my first distance trip to Lake George in June. Just got my license and am ready to go. When people would tell me stories of this passion I would laugh at them. Man were they right.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Welcome to the forum...Let the spending begin! Be careful out there, alot of crazy people runnin around in cages!
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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O'Can you say Mid-Life crisis these days ?. Enjoy your new bagger...

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40- your a young pup- I waited until 50 so you will always have 10 years on me!! Welcome to the forum!
 
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At Age 40 still have plenty of years left to ride.. Be Safe and Ride Often....
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Age 61...just restarted two yars ago now with 36,000 miles under my belt. Hope to go to 70 and over 100k. Your never to old or too young!!
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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It gets even better
 
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It's lucky you found it. Be careful. Cages driven by the unaware are everywhere.
 
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I learned to ride and bought my first Harley at 39. It's a whole new world! Enjoy.
 
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