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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Hmmm...we did just increase the life insurance???
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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welcome from minnesota
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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I bought a Road King in April and that was the first bike I've ever owned or really ridden.&nbsp\\; You'll learn a lot in the class but just remember that passing it doesn't mean you're ready to go out and tear it up.&nbsp\\; It provides you with the basics.&nbsp\\; Take it easy and ride within your abilities.&nbsp\\; Oh, and does your wife have a sister?
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Welcome from Nawlins!!!
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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I bought a Road King in April and that was the first bike I've ever owned or really ridden.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; You'll learn a lot in the class but just remember that passing it doesn't mean you're ready to go out and tear it up.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; It provides you with the basics.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Take it easy and ride within your abilities.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Oh, and does your wife have a sister?
Ideally I'd like to use it for commuting-40 miles of country roads in SE Wisconsin. I figure there's no better way to be come proficient that to get some miles in.
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She does have a sister!
&nbsp\\;Thanks for the welcomes! 4thgear, rjmac53!
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Good Luck from another newbie in Yorktown Heights NY.
Got my RKC after not riding for almost 30 years.
Figured I'd start with the best.
I don't know much about you, but I love your wife!
Ride safe.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Hey DrQ,
Did you get a new Road King? Got mine in 05. It is a 02 with lots of bells and whistles. Only thing it won't do is pay for my kids college tuition.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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Hey DrQ,
Did you get a new Road King? Got mine in 05. It is a 02 with lots of bells and whistles. Only thing it won't do is pay for my kids college tuition.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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I was wondering how stupid is it to learn to ride on Harley, albeit it's an 883.
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