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    Gettin the old man a bike!

    My pops retired this year and we took the motorcycle riders course together a few years ago. My brothers and I are pooling some money together to get him a bike to ride with me. He's not to into the cafe bikes and he's a little guy like me, so I was thinking of a V-Star 250 or Honda Rebel. It's...
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    Non leather riding Jacket?

    I just got one of their balaclava/hoodie things for Christmas. Haven't ridden in it but it is top quality, very warm and looks slick as hell off the bike.
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    The Official "Rockabilly & Pin-up Chicks we all Love" Post...

    This little English firecracker is Stephanie Jay. http://stephaniejay.com/
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    Looking for a motorcycle specific jacket, hopefully keep it under $200. Ideas?

    Thanks for the heads up on the Canyon. I was riding in a cheap leather Perfecto-knock off. The leather is pretty thick and fit ok when I bought it. I had just lost a bunch of weight due to a medical condition (fat AND muscle so not as cool as it sounds) and knew I'd gain some weight back. Now...
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    Wearing my late father's leather jacket

    Very cool! Great looking jacket and a link to your past. Can't beat that!
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    Am I going to die on a bike?

    Well said, everyone. I do admit to shaking my head when I see my neighbors (I live in suburban Harley Heaven) race down the main streets in the summer whooping it up in a t-shirt. Granted I (used to) ride a small bike but I could see them shake their head at my helmet and safety gear.
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    Ridding jacket for a Small dude!

    Ha! I am 5'6" and I wear a 40 suit jacket. I know your pain. Most of the ICON stuff I tried was ridiculously big on me. I had good luck from one of theCycle Gear house brands.
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