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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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I just got a copy of "The Old Man and the Harley" by John J. Newkirk. What a great read. I almost NEVER read the same book twice, however as soon as I finished it, I started over again. Almost finished it again and like anything else, I've noticed things that didn't soak in the first time through. By the way, its a true story.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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Good book. Quick read. Interesting the way life and America used to be like.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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I'll look for it.

Fave bike books:

Zen and the Art of motorcycle maintenance

Rebuilding the Indian

Big Sid's Vincati
 

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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 01:07 PM
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I'll look for it.

Fave bike books:

Zen and the Art of motorcycle maintenance

Rebuilding the Indian

Big Sid's Vincati
Can't go wrong. Amazon has it.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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I'm almost finished with it and really like it but personally could have done with a little less of the military story.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Thanks for the recommendation!
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 09:38 PM
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I'm almost finished with it and really like it but personally could have done with a little less of the military story.
When you finish it, you will see how it all ties together.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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I liked it quite a lot.

Will re-read it soon, as I enjoyed it that much.
 
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Excellent book, read it twice.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:50 AM
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Put this one on my reading list ... thanks.
 
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