1972 XLH first HD
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From: Dover New Hampshire
1972 XLH first HD
It all started when I was around 7 or 8 yrs old (1978 or 79) I was at a campground, and my mother's friends came for the day. When they rode in it sounded incredible it was like a thunderstorm coming down this dirt road! They were all members of a local motorcycle club. I was hooked! One of themlet mesit onhis bike,(I think my mom still has the picture)It was a huge white and chromeHarley full dresser,this thing hadleather grips with tassles, hard bags, the works! Friom that day on Iwanted a harley.
I never rode dirtbikes or motorcyles growing up, but in my mid 20's i bought a used rice rocket, registered it, and went toget my motorcycle permit. I had no clue how to ride it, so I asked the guy who sold it to give me a 5 minute class on how it worked. he did, and I rode it around the parking lot for half an hour. I rode it home that night, within a week I was riding it everywhere. I finally had a bike, but not a "real bike". My dad had a road king, but would not ride with me (rice rocket). I got tired of riding wheelies up & down my street, and traded it for a Ford Bronco. The dreaming continued.........
well last year it happened,(30 years later at 37 years old)My dad sold me his 72 Ironhead, and bought himself a 96 Sporty 1200. I rode all summer with him, his riding buddies, by myself, with my girl on the back. The bike is not at all whatI expected. I figured it's only a 1000, and how nice can a 35 year old bike ride? boy was I wrong! I Love This bike! I love the look of it, the feel of it on the road, and the looks I get for riding it. When we ride to one of the many bike stops up here, I always get someone checking out my bike and asking questions. I also did not realize how much care you need to give these bikes, but it is worth it when you are in the wind!
Anyway that's my story for now. i am hoping to buy another bike this summer so my girl can ride with me instead of with me. not sure what to get her, but I am keeping this one! : )
I never rode dirtbikes or motorcyles growing up, but in my mid 20's i bought a used rice rocket, registered it, and went toget my motorcycle permit. I had no clue how to ride it, so I asked the guy who sold it to give me a 5 minute class on how it worked. he did, and I rode it around the parking lot for half an hour. I rode it home that night, within a week I was riding it everywhere. I finally had a bike, but not a "real bike". My dad had a road king, but would not ride with me (rice rocket). I got tired of riding wheelies up & down my street, and traded it for a Ford Bronco. The dreaming continued.........
well last year it happened,(30 years later at 37 years old)My dad sold me his 72 Ironhead, and bought himself a 96 Sporty 1200. I rode all summer with him, his riding buddies, by myself, with my girl on the back. The bike is not at all whatI expected. I figured it's only a 1000, and how nice can a 35 year old bike ride? boy was I wrong! I Love This bike! I love the look of it, the feel of it on the road, and the looks I get for riding it. When we ride to one of the many bike stops up here, I always get someone checking out my bike and asking questions. I also did not realize how much care you need to give these bikes, but it is worth it when you are in the wind!
Anyway that's my story for now. i am hoping to buy another bike this summer so my girl can ride with me instead of with me. not sure what to get her, but I am keeping this one! : )
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Welcome, from mid-Nebraska, It don't get better than that!!
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