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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by slomotion
If you still have the Shadow and want to ride, it's a great bike to learn on. ( after taking the Motorcycle Safety Program.)

thats the plan. ive ridden it once by myself. just around the yard in first gear. just about laid it over on the gravel drive. husband almost had a heart attack and he hasnt let me try again. tryin to sell the shadow now. lookin at gettin me a honda rebel or yamaha vstar 250 to learn on. then movin up to a sporster 883.

thanks for the warm welcomes! looks like a great place to be!
 
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