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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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after buyin my 78 shovel the first week in September, i finally have it fixed and took it out for the first time today. WOW.. It was my first time on a bike, and i dont think that i am going to drive a car ever again....
 
Old Nov 16, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Sounds like you enjoy your ride Welcome from Canada.
 
Old Nov 16, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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Riding is great but U'll drive again.....


Congrats on your bike and Welcome to the forum.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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Congrats NICK, and Welcome from Vancouver B.C. CANADA
 
Old Nov 17, 2009 | 03:47 AM
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Welcome to the forum & congrats on the new bike. Have fun, Ride Safe
 
Old Nov 17, 2009 | 04:37 AM
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Welcome to our forum, from Ohio!!
 
Old Nov 17, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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Glad to have you join in the fun. Great place to hang around.... you may learn a little, may learn a lot, may not learn anything. But you will have a few good laughs and make some new friends. Welcome. Geez
 
Old Nov 17, 2009 | 07:14 AM
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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