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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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hey folks, Just picked up my new scooter yeasterday and rode the 200 miles to the hous emostly in the rain.
So i have learnd how to ride int eh rain and how much i hate cleaning everythign up after it LOL
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But Im here looking for good information to help me enjoy my new scooter more. Also to learn how to do more with it.
 
Old Jul 7, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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Welcome from East Texas!&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; and, try to stay dry.
 
Old Jul 7, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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thanks,
Belive me when i say i was never happier to have rain gear in my life LOL
the way home i was hitting pockets after pockets of rain . i had half the folks laughing at me for looking like a brite orange safty cone riding a harley and the other half wishing they could look like one LOL
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 04:49 AM
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Welcome

What is your new bike? Also, if this was your first time riding in the rain and you had to do it on a new toy you just has a serious learning curve! Talk about baptism by fire!!!!

Glad to see your still smiling its all fun as long as you are rubber down [sm=biker.gif]
 
Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:41 AM
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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