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Offline GooniesNeverSayDie!

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Hello from Manchester, Pa
« on: June 30, 2016, 05:12:23 AM »
Hi everyone. My name is Brent. (Friends call me Dougie). Feel free to use either. So, I'm late to the motorcycle game as I'm 31 and just purchased my first bike a little over a month ago. She's a 76' cb550. I've yet to have her on the road but she does run. (just taking care of a few small things before I taker her out). I realize this may not be the "practical" first bike but I know what I wanted and I got it. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Later!
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Re: Hello from Manchester, Pa
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2016, 06:56:56 AM »
It's a great first bike. Small, nimble and a blast to ride. In good condition, it will handle nearly everything you throw at it. Post up a picture when you can.
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Re: Hello from Manchester, Pa
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2016, 08:15:45 AM »
Welcome!
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Re: Hello from Manchester, Pa
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2016, 02:33:48 PM »
Here's a pic the day I brought her home. She's currently flat black as the super faded brown just had to go. Additionally I would like to get more upright bars in the near future as well.
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Offline Gene

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Re: Hello from Manchester, Pa
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2016, 03:14:12 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on June 30, 2016, 06:56:56 AM
It's a great first bike. Small, nimble and a blast to ride. In good condition, it will handle nearly everything you throw at it.

Exactly right.  550s are great bikes and not so big/powerful/heavy that they scare the bejeezus outta ya.  Welcome.
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