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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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Welcome from Connecticut.
 
Old Apr 23, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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Post some pics when you get the chance. Sounds like you'll have some time with the weather this weekend! Sorry to hear about the crappy weather on your new bike weekend...

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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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Welcome..I agree with Heatherc. Even if you have high deductibles $500 or $1000 it's cheaper than the $18,000 + loss you could take.
I hope the weather improves for all of us!
 
Old Apr 23, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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We had 34 degrees last night (Iowa) but the forcast calls for 53 today, 32 tonight, and 61 tomorrow. Not too bad, but we had 70's all last week so we're a little spoiled.[8D]

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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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Sorry the weather spoiled you ride, but there will be other days that will make up for it. Don't forget to post pics when you get them
Ride Safe
 
Old Apr 24, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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Welcome, and don't worry about the rain. It'll stop soon. Just polish her up and do some dream shopping online and before you know it, you'll be riding. Ahh,, who am I kidding. I'd be going nuts.
 
Old Apr 24, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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Congrats on your new scoot! Sorry you're having bad weather. It's snowing here today, so I know how you feel...

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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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Yes! I got her last night, rode home down I-40 through the mountains. If only I'd remembered the ear-plugs! I've still got an echo on the exhaust side (Vance & Hines 2 into 1). 80% chance of rain today, so took the Z-28 instead. Listen, after 25 years living in England (just got back for good 5 weeks ago) and daily commuting on a series of bikes, I'm definitely a fair weather rider! Also spent 5 years off work due to an argument with an SUV. I wrote that sucker off at least, but at a price. Now I'm home and got my Hog, so everything else is just gravy! As for the insurance, I don't intend to drop her, and I keep a weather eye out for all those a**holes around here with their cell phones jammed up what passes for their brains! Did you know that in England, it's 3 points and $120 fine for talking on your phone while driving, unless it's a hands free. Ride hard but ride safe!
 
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