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Old May 27, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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thanks, grateful riders like you are still around mentor me, giving me encouragement and advice....
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Old May 27, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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keep at it, dont give up, good to see your ok. the sportster will be a blast. Im a new rider too ( little more than 1 year,started on a sportster ) and have had my share of screw ups
 
Old May 28, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Hi STEG

Thanks for your insight and words of encouragement.....eager to get on my OZ....all in due time, all in due time....
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Trying to reply....
just to let everyonoe I passed my basic riding course\\; I got my license on 6/10 and I have been on the Sporty ever sense.
thank you all for your support and encouragement...
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whoa this is the first time I have been able to post for 2 weeks.....
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Welcome. I got my license on a rebel. Nothing but love for that bike
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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The MSF class is required in Florida after June 30th. It's a great thing. I work the High School driver's ed courses for ABATE, and the kids have zero understanding of what it means to ride a bike.
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I never had the class as a youth. I worked my way up through bigger and bigger bikes, and was lucky to only get dropped bad once.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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Good on you for keeping going! Learners in New Zealand HAVE to ride less than 250cc for about 18 months before they get a full licence. You'll be amazed at how much fun you can have on a small bike.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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thank you again for everyone that has replied.&nbsp\\; And thank you for the support and encouragement...my father and the Navy taught to never give up....guess it shows....
 



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