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cherokeeprogressive

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33. '06 Road King. Last of the 88's. 14,000+ miles.

Mon May 21, 2012, 12:46 AM

May 2012

One trip to the Canadian border and one to San Antonio, both from So. Cal., both with my wife ridin' pillion (not the word she uses, but it'll do for now).

She rides like a couch, and the seat is so soft it kisses my ass.

She's never spent a night outside except when we traveled on her. Nary a scratch.

My favorite detail? Cruise control. I wish I had pictures of the occupants of some of the cars I've passed with my hands in my jacket pockets...

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So, what do you ride? [View all] Robb Jan 2012 OP

Not supposed to be falling over... SeattleVet Jan 2012 #1

Hey, if you're not falling, you're not riding hard enough! Robb Jan 2012 #6

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Just looking at that fairing makes me feel cozy. Robb Jan 2012 #7

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That looks like a fun ride. Robb Jan 2012 #8

2009 BMW R1200R... rfranklin Jan 2012 #4

I've always been curious about those bikes, too. Robb Jan 2012 #9

MIne is actually a "naked" version of the 1200... rfranklin Jan 2012 #11

2000 Roadie av8rdave Jan 2012 #5

That's a good attitude. Been there. Robb Jan 2012 #10

Here's the pic av8rdave Jan 2012 #13

had a HD sportster for several years - just traded it for a Burgman 400 DrDan Jan 2012 #14

I can see a lot of reasons to love scoots. Robb Jan 2012 #16

I do find the Burgman more comfortable than the Harley, particularly DrDan Jan 2012 #19

The wife and I ROFF Jan 2012 #15

OK *that* is a funky machine. Robb Jan 2012 #17

My wife actually. ROFF Jan 2012 #18

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I ride a BMW G650 X-country. momto3 Feb 2012 #20

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OK, I'm going to require pictures and more talk about the Quota. Robb Feb 2012 #23

I wanted one of those since I first saw it released. AtheistCrusader Jul 2013 #50

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That's awful pretty. Robb Feb 2012 #25

Here's a more recent pic I've been meaning to upload for some time now. Ganja Ninja Feb 2012 #26

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