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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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I'm Jason, originally from WV, supposedly live in Ohio now but I live everywhere, I'm an OTR trucker. I'm a father of 6, been married going on 19 years and that's about it.
I'm not a Harley owner as of yet, looking to buy as soon as the temps get above 40 and stay there.
My previous bike was an old 650 xj Yamaha. I blew the motor while going to truck driving school about a year ago.
I'm looking for advice on what bike to buy. I'm right at 200 lbs, 5'10" and I'll spend time on both winding 2 lanes and straight 4 lanes. I need a bike that will last and seat an occasional passaenger (my 14 year old daughter loves to ride with me). Thanks.
 
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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