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Whirled Peace
8th February 2007, 16:34
Hello,
My name is Jessica. I have been riding the backroads and highways in Indiana since I met my husband so long ago. The details of my birth year are a lil foggy, however I do remember with fondness and nostalgia Woodstock and the turmoil of the late 60's.
Although I have owned twelve Japanese bikes at last count, I have always had a secret desire to own a Sportster. About this time last year I cruised to the Harley-Davidson website, clicked the Sportster link and within milliseconds I was in love with the black 883R so proudly displayed. Instantly I decided I had found my next bike. Three long weeks passed before the arrival of 'my' Harley. My hubby reported I was sporting the largest smile as I threw my lil leg over over the seat before riding out in the 20 degree weather. Since that cold March day, the love affair has grown with each passing day. I do not comprehend why I love this bike so much other than I simply do. It is certainly the slowest bike I have owned and while the handling is decent its a far cry from the sportbikes I am accustomed to riding. It doesnt matter!! There is something magical about this bike. Perhaps this is the Harley mystique!


Jessica

doc
8th February 2007, 16:46
Welcome to the forum!!! Glad you could find us.

rikava
8th February 2007, 16:48
Now move to FL for the winter so you can ride it more........we even ride all year here in the panhandle. Next Sunday, 18 Feb, there's another Poker Run.

Rawhide
8th February 2007, 16:49
Welcome from Western Ky.!

Prebs
8th February 2007, 16:51
Welcome from MA/RI!

Gone
8th February 2007, 17:06
Jessica,

welcome to the XL Forum from Louisville Ky.
Keep an eye on the In and Ky forums for upcomming meets and rides.
http://www.xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=119
http://www.xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=120
Take care ride safe.

hawk mechanic
8th February 2007, 17:06
Welcome to the Forum from the Fl panhandle. Glad you enjoy the scoot.

Joe

Jimbo999
8th February 2007, 17:31
Hello,
I do not comprehend why I love this bike so much other than I simply do. It is certainly the slowest bike I have owned and while the handling is decent its a far cry from the sportbikes I am accustomed to riding. It doesnt matter!! There is something magical about this bike. Perhaps this is the Harley mystique! Jessica

Couldn't have said it better myself......It's magic !!

Welcome from Green Country, N.E. Oklahoma.

:tour

jamdd1
8th February 2007, 17:46
hello from another newbie poster!!!

Matt
8th February 2007, 17:48
Welcome from GA!
Matt

Snuffy
8th February 2007, 18:00
Welcome to the Forum from Middle Tennessee, Defeated Creek, Difficult and Hoggtown

c pierce
8th February 2007, 18:32
Welcome from oregon.

wandrur
8th February 2007, 19:07
I definitely know that magic feeling you're talking about. Rock on!! Welcome to the best Sportster site on the 'net!

prettyponyofdoom
8th February 2007, 20:34
You're right on about the sporty magic. its almost organic. Welcome and congrats on the new ride!

MJK
8th February 2007, 20:41
Welcome from Southern MD

Sundance
8th February 2007, 20:49
Welcome to the forum from Central San Joaquin Valley. Glad to hear you got the bike you really wanted.

rigidpanman
8th February 2007, 22:41
welcome from central virginia

omahariveland
10th February 2007, 20:02
Welcome aboard, visit often Jessica!

g-ray
11th February 2007, 16:34
That's a great story. I like the way you write.
Welcome from California!:tour