Son`s first "real" ride.

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#11

05-23-2009 | 08:38 AM

neonhomer

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The very first bike I rode was a older Honda Goldwing... (this was way back before I bought my first bike and got my endorsement.) Ever since then, I either wanted a `Wing or a EG.... I had to settle for two non-bagger bikes before I landed on my RKP. Now I want a EG even more!

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05-23-2009 | 10:05 AM

Road Ranger

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Very cool man! In about ten more years I'll be in the same shoes. The bike looks in very good shape

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05-23-2009 | 10:12 AM

skykingFLHTCU

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Congrats rideing with him will give you a chance to give him some pointers on how to ride safe.

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05-23-2009 | 10:23 AM

StreetGlideMedic

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I had one of those when I was in the Air Force back in the early 80s. They were great and a good ride! They had a Turbo version of that too!

Mike

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05-23-2009 | 02:49 PM

sportyrider1

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congrats, its a great feeling being able to ride with your son mine tuned 18 in April and my car insurance co. hates him. he has a bike licence but no auto. car insurance 18 yo male around $2000.00 year full coverage no mater what he drives, his 05 1200 custom $350.00 year full coverage

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#16

05-23-2009 | 03:49 PM

Arizona

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Wow nice bike! My youngest son will be 16 on June 26th so gonna be getting him a bike soon too. That one would be perfect.

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05-23-2009 | 04:04 PM

Araba Shriner

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Originally Posted by StreetGlide2006

I posted before about my son`s "free" 1982 GL500. Well it is finally road worthy and today he made his first ride of over a mile away from the house. I spent many hours and about $500 to get to this point. We only rode about 65 miles because of windy conditions and 90 deg heat but he was proud as could be. I lead with him in the middle and his mom behind him. Nice easy ride. The bike performed without any problems. I think I was as proud as he was. So now we have another bagger in the family! And he will be 16 on July 1st.
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Here is his bike in case anyone missed it:&nbsp\\;

Ride Safe,

Mike

VERY KEWL - Musta been a lotta fun !!!

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05-23-2009 | 04:09 PM

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Wish my dad rode too. What a lucky kid.

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05-23-2009 | 04:36 PM

bigdumbnoitall00

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beware i owned one of those back in the day ,it corners horrible the earley shaft drive would tend to raise the back end when powering out of a corner. i rode alot of 70"s and 80"s death machines and that bike scared me the most it is not fast but the cornering was so unpredictable.

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