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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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I cam home from work two days ago to find a 2008 Sportster in my garage, but....I'd never driven a motorcycle before. Yesturday I got a helmet and jacket and rode around the neighborhood. My saftey classes are July 9th.

So, I'm about as new a newbie ans newbies can be-at 44!
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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Believe-I know how pathetic this sounds.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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How did the bike get in your garage.....by osmosis?
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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How did the bike get in your garage.....by osmosis?
The MRS. I'd been talking about getting a bike for a couple of months. Found out my neighbor was the sales Mgr at the local shop-looked at one and priced it. Wasm't going to buy one til I had the classes-she wanted to surprise me.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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[sm=welcomesign.gif]Be safe HAPPY TRAILS
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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I know the feeling, I find a 2008 Sportster in my garage every morning.&nbsp\\; I still get excited every time I see it.&nbsp\\; Congrats on the new bike, and good move on the MSF course.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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HA! I was glad to make it around a few flocks with out killing myself. Honestly, the first time I got my feet on the pegs felt pretty good!
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:55 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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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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How did the bike get in your garage.....by osmosis?
The MRS. I'd been talking about getting a bike for a couple of months. Found out my neighbor was the sales Mgr at the local shop-looked at one and priced it. Wasm't going to buy one til I had the classes-she wanted to surprise me.
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I knew there was a sub plot. Enjoy the bike and hang on to the Mrs. She sounds like a keeper.[sm=smiley20.gif]
 
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IT is never stupid to learn!!!!!!!!! On a HARLEY it is PERFECT!!
 



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