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Well, I'm 38 yrs old and bought my first bike this spring. It's a 2005 Honda Shadow Aero. I love it. I have the biking bug bad. I have already put 5500 miles on it. In fact I plan on riding it from Iowa to Seattle this august. My wife thinks I'm nuts.
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#2 Unread post by JustJames »

Hi & Welcome. I own V-Star 650 since December and put almost 10,000 miles on her already.
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#3 Unread post by pappy1398 »

Ok...what's the little tricycle squid thingy next to my name???
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#4 Unread post by Wizzard »

Good on ya M8 . Feels great doesn't it . Oh and that little trike squid thingy is where we all start out ...........no biggy . Just keep active on the boards and y'all will outgrow it .
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#5 Unread post by Gummiente »

pappy1398 wrote:My wife thinks I'm nuts.
Just tell her you're having your midlife crisis a few years early. :)

And welcome to the forum!
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#6 Unread post by ZooTech »

Well, you bought the perfect bike for putting a cr@p load of worry-free miles on! But I'm surprised you still have the stock seat! It's amazing how much further you can ride in one day with the right aftermarket seat. I rode from Columbus, Ohio to Chicago on my NightHawk 700SC equipped with a Corbin saddle, and I replaced my Meanie's stocker with a Mustang unit and managed a 13-hour ride a couple months ago without any soreness.

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#7 Unread post by cb360 »

Nice looking bike - might be what I hope to get in a few months. I really like a lot of the honda cruisers. Welcome to the boards - you'll like it here.
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#8 Unread post by pappy1398 »

Thanks everyone for the replies.
Yeah, my seat is a bit uncomfortable but I just don't have the funds to upgrade my seat right now. I'm going to buy one of those wood bead seat pads for now, hope that helps.
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#9 Unread post by Toyuzu »

Welcome Pappy!

Nice bike you got there. If you head south after Seattle (central CA), let me know. I'll buy ya lunch. 8)
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#10 Unread post by honda599 »

Welcome Pappy

If your heading out to Seattle make sure you come through the Northern Cascades.. I-20, Washington's best motorcycle ride. It will come out a little north of Seattle but well worth the extra distance. This road is often referred to as the American Alps!
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