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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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Started riding some 30+ years ago on a Honda CT70 (still have it). From there went up to Kaw KE 100 & KZ400. Gained my share of "experience", ate a few bugs and kissed the pavement once or twice. Middle age crisis set in and I took the wife to my local HD dealer & ordered a 2006 Ultra. Trading her for the bike was not an option. (She hasn't been on a bike since we were rear ended 24 years ago) This week we went back to pick out the leathers and goodies. Will have to wait three or four weeks for delivery and I'm counting down the days.
Look forward to hearing from you folks and once in a while I'll throw in my 2 cents worth!
 
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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That's a midlife celebration, not a crisis. Ride safe!
 
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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I thought "crisis" was a bad thing. Sounds like your back on track. Welcome to the Forum! Post some pics when you get your ride. Any questions, just ask.
 
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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When you decided to move ,you went WHOLE HOG and that, my friend is the only way to go. Congrats on the move and I know you will enjoy the ride. Time moves faster as we get older,but for you and the WAIT for the new GLIDE Time will just creep by for a while....
 
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Welcome to the HDForum from New Zealand.
 
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Welcome to the forum.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Welcome back to the wonderful world of two wheels! Tim
 
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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You will not regret this. Welcome to the forum and looking forward to your 2 cents worth. Ride and ride more.
 
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ORIGINAL: dfirecpt

Started riding some 30+ years ago on a Honda CT70 (still have it). From there went up to Kaw KE 100 & KZ400. Gained my share of "experience", ate a few bugs and kissed the pavement once or twice. Middle age crisis set in and I took the wife to my local HD dealer & ordered a 2006 Ultra. Trading her for the bike was not an option. (She hasn't been on a bike since we were rear ended 24 years ago) This week we went back to pick out the leathers and goodies. Will have to wait three or four weeks for delivery and I'm counting down the days.
Look forward to hearing from you folks and once in a while I'll throw in my 2 cents worth!
Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your new Ultra.

 
Old Jan 21, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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