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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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Hi, my name is Bill as if you couldn't tell! I live in a little town west of Atlanta called Bremen.

I'm in the process of returning to motorcycling after a 20+ year layoff, I started riding when I was 15 and rode up to my mid 30's when a divorce and child support forced me to sell my bike. Some of the bikes I have owned are Suziki, Honda, BSA, Bultaco, Montessa and now a Harley.

I recently bought my first Harley an 05 Sportster 1200 custom, this is my first Harley and I have really been enjoying riding it over the last month.

I recently completed the Riders Edge training at HD Atlanta the same weekend 'Bikers for *****' was being held. I didn't get to participate in any of the events but I did get to look at all the eye candy there. WOW! some really fantasic bikes!

Well that's my story and I'm sticking to it! I hope to start joining in on some rides in the near future

WB
 
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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Welcome Back, I'm in Buffalo where we have two seasons, winter and forth of July
 
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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Welcome from Wisconsin
 
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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welcome from MS

also have a 05 1200c
 
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Welcome! Must feel good to be back in the saddle!
 
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Welcome from Tampa!
 
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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Welcome back, from Illinois!
 
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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Howdy from South Dakota. Happy riding.
 
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