Back in saddle after 20 years of no bike

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Back in saddle after 20 years of no bike

#1 Unread post by soiboy »

So I used to ride small bikes when I lived in Asia after college, had a few small accidents but really cut my teeth riding all over the place. Also rented bigger bikes (650-750cc)
Now, my neighbor sold his Honda Shadow Sabre ACE VT1100 for a great price, wife lightened up on the no bike restriction (kids getting bigger I guess), and I bought it. Been riding every day since. Took DMV written and driving test and voila! Feels sooooo good!

At this point in my life 1100ccs feels just about perfect.
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Welcome to the forum! Nice bike you own there.

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Howdy and welcome to the forum.
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#4 Unread post by dr_bar »

Sounds like a story many have shared on here, including myself. Family commitments made owning a bike very difficult. several years after the divorce, I took the plunge and dove back into the motorcycle lifestyle...
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#5 Unread post by Grahamexl »

Hi guys,

I'm John, a former driving instructor from the UK who moved to America because of love (met my wife, Elizabeth, here). Soiboy, have you thought about selling it anyway? Just couldn't resist it - Honda Shadow Sabre ACE VT1100 is haunting me everywhere (perhaps the words "great price" made it on top of search, I don't know).

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