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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Hi All,
I guess I am a late bloomer in the world of motorcyling (lets just say I saw the original Skynyrd line up in concert), just learned to ride in the fall of 04' I took the Rider's Edge course and got my license. Three months later (3/05), I bought my first motorcycle. I thought I was crazy (maybe I was) buying a RKCustom as my first bike, but 6,000K later, no regrets at all!!! You know, I used to laugh a little when I saw the slogan..."live to ride, ride to live." I can tell you that I am not laughing now. I never realized how true that is!
Real freedom! I just heard about this sight last week and its great, especially during the winter months! Well, everyone take care and ride safe!!!
 
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Hi Greyrider and a big WELCOME--NO you are not CRAZY because if you are then so am I and a lot of other "older" guys and gals. I had a 450 Honda 35+ years ago--crashed and didn't ride again for 30 years--Bought my first Harley--Heritage Softail Calssic when I was 69 years old--LOL--that one lasted only 3 months and since I was a Geezer I traded it in for a Geezer Glide--06 Ultra--Black and Chrome are the colors. [IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Lawrence Schneider\My Documents\My Pictures\Our New Ultra\IMG_0345 (2)[/IMG]

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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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Hey better a late bloomer than to not bloom at all!!!
 
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Welcome from TN. Glad you're enjoying the bike riding.
 
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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Hi and welcome to the Forum from New Zealand, enjoy!!! [sm=welcomesign.gif]
Hey man, you just found out what a lot of us have also found out.

Shhh!!!!, lets keep it a secret, we wouldn't just want any ol person learning about it, LOL
 
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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A big hearty welcome to you from Southern Virginia. Glad you decided to join in on the fun here. Great Forum...Great Folks!!! Congrats on the new scoot and glad you're enjoying your new love of riding. Better late than never
 
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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Welcome to the forum and congrads on the new ride.
 
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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