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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 05:22 AM
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hi, my name is ryan, im 20 years old and i live in so. california. i just got my first bike (ridden moto-x since i was a wee guy) and was looking for a website devoted to my new passion, i ended up here..
1991 dyna sturgis
80 cubic inch engine.
baker 6 speed
flat slide makuni, 38 mm
lein weber cams and push rods
PM front brake, progressive shox
and a bunch more i know i havnt learned about yet. my dad recently bought a new bike and gave me this one. after he bought it he took off the windshield and the seat and put a stock seat on it.. it recently cracked a primary, and when it was in the shop he got a new bike, it comes out fixed with the cosmetic upgrades you will notice in the pictures...pics are from oldest to newest..thanks for lookin.
-Ryan

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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 06:04 AM
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Nice looking ride! Jeez, your old man must be a good bloke.
 
Old Sep 5, 2005 | 06:27 AM
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yeah he is, i still cant believe it, im really in shock! ive gotten to ride it before but today i was told i am the new owner.. i went and shot these pictures today aswell. i get to pick it up tuesday and ride it to school that evening. tanks for the comment sounder.
 
Old Sep 5, 2005 | 06:48 AM
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Hi FyrFytrRyn

Welcome from the UK your Dad seems great

I was in California durring May Its a great place

Ride Safe

PWHOG

P.S. I am, the ugly one on the right !

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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 07:02 AM
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thanks for the reply. yeah i love it here in southern california. im never gonna leave! haha. attached is a pic of myself.

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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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Welcome to the forum Ryan,nice looking ride.
 
Old Sep 5, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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Pure sweetness! Your dad is a good guy, my father was my best friend, we're both very lucky!



Thanks for posting the pics.

Mac
 
Old Sep 5, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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Glad you decided to join!!

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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 01:27 AM
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thanks for all the postitive comments guys! im still so excited. haha.
 
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