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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Hello Everyone.
Just found this site today and thought I would join. I just got my first motorcycle a year ago so I am new to riding at the ripe old age of 53
I have wanted one my whole life but could never afford one. So when my wife gave me the green light last summer well I was nervous but I went ahead and signed some papers and the next thing you know I was the very proud owner of a Harley Custom Sportster 883. Been riding a year now and I love it. Even though there are some out there that stick there nose in the air cause it is not as big as their bike but still I can say I own a Harley,
So you got it a member with that will have more questions then answers.
 
Old Aug 22, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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welcome man, love my sporty, ya won't find anyone who has a dic or real experience with harleys bashin yr scooter.
 
Old Aug 22, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by oldjoe
Hello Everyone.
Just found this site today and thought I would join. I just got my first motorcycle a year ago so I am new to riding at the ripe old age of 53
I have wanted one my whole life but could never afford one. So when my wife gave me the green light last summer well I was nervous but I went ahead and signed some papers and the next thing you know I was the very proud owner of a Harley Custom Sportster 883. Been riding a year now and I love it. Even though there are some out there that stick there nose in the air cause it is not as big as their bike but still I can say I own a Harley,
So you got it a member with that will have more questions then answers.
that because their bike is an extension of their tiny *****. If I didn't travel so much I'd have a new Iron. I used to have an 08 Nightster. One guy f'd with me but fell over with his FLHTC pinning him to the pavement.
 

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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 02:16 AM
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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