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We sure do have a lot of old farts here.... er um I mean a lot of guidence from our experienced seasoned vets. 
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I'm 53 going on 12. Remember I may be getting older but I refuse to grow up.
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Rinehart exhaust, Clearview shield, Viking bags and magic carb's
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I would say its becoming real clear that the old guys that remember the old bikes buy the Speedy and TBA because they remember how cool they were and are. What a testament to the under 30s who know cool when they see it.
Looks like now those really experienced riders are 1 in 5 of us.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Should be Riding
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I was 27 when I bought my America
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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I'm 53 going on 12. Remember I may be getting older but I refuse to grow up.
Just like I say "I DONT WANNA GROW UP, I AM A TOYS R US KID!"  
THE CLASSIC COMMERCIAL
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AND THE RAMONES TAKE ON IT!
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I'll be 55 in April.
Going on 18.
You're as old as you feel.
Some mornings, I feel 80.
Uncle Charlie
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I was 27 when I bought my America
No wonder you have so much energy for all the projects you have going. Btw... in recent times we heard about the Dodge, but hows the Dream coming along, or the Travelall?
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Should be Riding
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I was 27 when I bought my America
No wonder you have so much energy for all the projects you have going. Btw... in recent times we heard about the Dodge, but hows the Dream coming along, or the Travelall?
Both Dreams got sold to Flying Tiger motorcycle shop as basket cases, shop owners wife will make it her bike eventually... when I bought a new house this past summer I just didn't know what I was going to do with the whole mess of parts and boxes and everything so they came and rescued it... I had them since 2007 and never really did much more than some paint stripping and engine work.
The Travelall runs, replaced the motor, rebuilt the carb, replaced some bearings, fuel lines, did some small things... I drive it a couple times a week, it has for sale signs in the windows though... I figure I can make 4 times what I have in it by selling it, so that's what I'm going for. It's a cool truck but I really wanted a Travelall that was about 12 years older.
Now that I have a garage, the '49 is making good progress, in fact I'm about to change into work clothes and spend the rest of this Friday night doing more prep work for my paint shop appointment on Sunday. The plan is to have the front clip done body work and paint and all the engine work tightened up by spring, put it together and keep on driving it.
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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There's a reason so many of us call our bikes "Geezer Magnets." I guess that's why WE are attracted to them.
We all like to think of ourselves as rugged individualists. But when push comes to shove most of us are sheep who do what we are told. Worst of all, a lot of us become unpaid agents of whoever is controlling the agenda by enforcing the current dogma on the few rugged individualists who actually exist.
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Well, you guys have seen my (over 50) wife. Neener, neener.
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Yep, I just added to that 45-60 category. No overlap issues here though.
What with coming up on 64 soon, my only ovrelap issues have to do with my belt buckle. 
None of that anymore either 
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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For once in my life I am in with the majority.  48 and looking good.
Arsenalfan. AKA Mark Able
Seller of fine automobiles.
Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche of Chattanooga
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Over 80% now are over 45 and it is pretty consistent that 1 in 4 of us is over 60. Wow! I actually think that is pretty cool that so many ummm mature folks can ride these bikes and have so much respect for the bikes and the fun and friends they meet.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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So does this explain why I'm 35 but dress like I'm 70, point to things I want instead of speaking, and get really pissed when I see ppl doing all the stupid things in their cars except focusing on the road and driving.
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My age when I have to get out of bed in the morning: 100 My age walking around, doing the normal things: 49 My age as soon as I bang 2nd gear: 19!  That's why it's SO GREAT to ride a motorcycle! Speed Safe! 
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
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So does this explain why I'm 35 but dress like I'm 70, point to things I want instead of speaking, and get really pissed when I see ppl doing all the stupid things in their cars except focusing on the road and driving.
Yes, its called early aarponset. Happens to a lot of us. 
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Age is just another thing the man invented to keep us down.
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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Woohoo! I get to still be a pup at 43. 
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Only here Brent....only here
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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3/4 Throttle
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My age when I have to get out of bed in the morning: 100
My age walking around, doing the normal things: 49
My age as soon as I bang 2nd gear: 19!
That's why it's SO GREAT to ride a motorcycle!
Speed Safe!
+1 ! Describes the sensation perfectly!
Karl
Odessa, MO
'07 America, Cinnamon Girl (aka: Black Beauty or Ol' Penny) - Sit Down, Shut Up & Hang On
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I'm in the top 3%, read it and weep boys.. I mean old timers.
2008 Speedy, AI removed, DIY airbox destruction with K&N filters, spectres, re-jetted and "custom" rattle can paint job.
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Actually that would be 2 percent I think. Sonny You old enough to have a license? Do you shave yet?
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Actually that would be 2 percent I think.
Sonny
You old enough to have a license? Do you shave yet?
Does your Mum know you're out on that bike?
Dinosaur.
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80% are old and 20% are ancient. Some of you guys have actually opened a garage door without pushing a button and have used a rotary dial phone! Well over 100 folks have polled. Great traffic through this site in a few days. We should be proud of our little place on the web.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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80% are old and 20% are ancient. Some of you guys have actually opened a garage door without pushing a button and have used a rotary dial phone!
Even used string & tin cans!!!!!!!!!
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Rode bikes and skate boards with no protection, had clay wheels on the skate board and metal wheels on the skates that attached to my shoes that took a key. I remember black and white TVs and black and white TV shows even after color TVs. I remember no cable TV, no such thing as unleaded gas.I remember dial phones and even had one with a metal dial on it. What I miss most are points, carburators,and kick starters along with the respect people used to have for each other and their property.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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