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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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Just got my first bike last weekend, a used '98 Sportster 1200. Took the basic rider course a couple months ago and been itching to ride again ever since. Hopefully I'll really learn to ride this baby before she gets a chance to throw me off. Anyone in the B-CS/Houston area interested in a new riding buddy, let me know!

Julia
 
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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Glad you found us. Post some pics of your new scoot when you get the chance.

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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Welcome and congrats, you will love the sportster.
 
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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Howdy Julia welcome aboard. Congrats and good luck with your Sporty, hope that it doesn't buck you off.
 
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Welcome from the Texas hill country


I'm sure you will find riding partners from Houston.There is a lotta folkes from Houston here.

Enjoy
 
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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Welcome Julia - always great to have another woman on these boards...there just don't seem to be very many of us. Wish I was in your area -- would love to have a riding bud! Me and my 1200 SportyC. You have joined up with an informative board with a lot of terrific people. Being a newbie to the riding world and the world of HD, everyone has been just super supportive in my efforts. I think you will enjoy the family here!
Annie
 
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:41 AM
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Glad you found us Julia!! Post some pics of your new baby when you can...

Ryan
 
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:42 AM
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Welcome from SoCal, join your local HOG chapter if your looking for riding partners ours has rides almost daily
 
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