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« Reply #20 on: May 22, 2012, 02:56:06 PM »
Thanks EVERYONE!  Yes, she has gloves and wore them (except when posing for the pictures).  

I rode the bike and checked it out for her and believe it is in great condition.  It has risers and a touring screen which really makes it quite comfortable.  She's worked hard over the last few years and has been saving money diligently in anticipation of this - so it's all hers!  I was astounded that her insurance through Progressive is only $109 for the year!!   Cool

She is route planning some day rides already, and, who knows, maybe she'll ride with me up to the BBBBQ...  That sure would be fun!

Btw, one of my most memorable tours was with my son when he was about 20 years old.  I'm looking forward to some of those experiences with my daughter now   Smile
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« Reply #20 on: May 22, 2012, 02:56:06 PM »
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« Reply #21 on: May 22, 2012, 05:37:12 PM »
Good for her!  Happy to see another lady in the club. Bigok
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« Reply #22 on: May 22, 2012, 07:55:52 PM »
THis is Fantastic, Congrats

 the look on her face at the CAL24 last year said it all, getting a bike of her own was just a matter of time

Congrats Dude  Bigok
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« Reply #23 on: May 22, 2012, 08:50:02 PM »
 How cool is that? You done good!
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« Reply #24 on: May 22, 2012, 09:48:59 PM »
Congrats to her!

JOOC, what riding courses has she taken? (Sorry if we've discussed this already: so many people, so few brain cells.)
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« Reply #25 on: May 22, 2012, 10:02:56 PM »
Hey Mitch! That is so cool! Tell her hi from the women of STN!  Lol

We are rooting for her.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #26 on: May 23, 2012, 07:14:23 AM »
The smile tells it all!   Congrats to her on her new steed!  

I hope to get my started in the next couple of years, but only if he can pull his head out of his butt and start earning his keep!  It is nice to see a young person actually work hard and save up for what they want.
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« Reply #27 on: May 23, 2012, 08:15:17 AM »
Quote from: cbsnbiker on May 22, 2012, 09:48:59 PM

Congrats to her!

JOOC, what riding courses has she taken? (Sorry if we've discussed this already: so many people, so few brain cells.)




She took off on her bicycle at 2 (never had training wheels) and has ridden dirt bikes (jumped and crashed them too) since 8 or 10.  Most importantly, she took the MSF class at 15-1/2 as soon as she had her drivers permit.  She had the certificate for her MC endorsement before she was even old enough to get her drivers license.  The expression on the DMV guys face when she handed him the certificate and told him she wanted her MC endorsement on her license was priceless! LOL.  
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« Reply #28 on: May 23, 2012, 08:46:54 AM »
Congrats to her on the new bike.  Any trips planned for the summer?  My son (almost 22) and I have done some great trips to the Texas Hill Country and North Central Arkansas (where the great roads are).  Now planning a trip to Colorado in June.  

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She took off on her bicycle at 2 (never had training wheels) and has ridden dirt bikes (jumped and crashed them too) since 8 or 10.  Most importantly, she took the MSF class at 15-1/2 as soon as she had her drivers permit.  She had the certificate for her MC endorsement before she was even old enough to get her drivers license.  The expression on the DMV guys face when she handed him the certificate and told him she wanted her MC endorsement on her license was priceless! LOL.  


I did the same with my son.  Dirt bikes, then MSF at 15.  His first street bike was Kawasaki Ninja 500, he now rides an Yamaha FZ1
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« Reply #29 on: May 23, 2012, 09:06:45 AM »
Quote from: endo on May 23, 2012, 08:15:17 AM



She took off on her bicycle at 2 (never had training wheels) and has ridden dirt bikes (jumped and crashed them too) since 8 or 10.  Most importantly, she took the MSF class at 15-1/2 as soon as she had her drivers permit.  She had the certificate for her MC endorsement before she was even old enough to get her drivers license.  The expression on the DMV guys face when she handed him the certificate and told him she wanted her MC endorsement on her license was priceless! LOL.  




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« Reply #30 on: May 23, 2012, 08:15:04 PM »
Sweet!! It was great seeing you last weekend, We made it back around 1:30 am. See ya again Soon.
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« Reply #31 on: May 24, 2012, 02:33:26 AM »
It's great she started so early. My son did the same. At 14 he got is first 2 wheel license (restricted to 50cc) then at 16 he moved up to 125cc restricted then at 18 he was fully license.  In Germany he couldn't even get a license to drive a car till he was 18.
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« Reply #32 on: May 25, 2012, 07:58:03 AM »
My first text message from her:

"Oh my gooooodness!!!!!!"

LOL   Lol Cool
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« Reply #33 on: May 25, 2012, 07:26:22 PM »
Quote from: endo on May 25, 2012, 07:58:03 AM

My first text message from her:

"Oh my gooooodness!!!!!!"

LOL   Lol Cool


Sounds like she's hooked Bigok

Congrats!

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Oh yeah, and I wish my insurance was $109 a year!!!
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« Reply #34 on: May 26, 2012, 05:10:57 PM »
Awesome! My step-daughter is 2 years away from getting her license. I'm already dreading the driving lessons in my 5-speed Forester. But, at least once she starts driving, I can give her the Forester and justify a new WRX for me!

Seriously, I'm hoping either my wife or one of the kids eventually takes the MSF course and has a desire to ride. Enjoy!
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« Reply #35 on: July 08, 2012, 07:42:40 AM »
Awesome! Wishing you two many safe and happy miles!
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« Reply #36 on: July 08, 2012, 02:21:48 PM »
Congrats to her and you.  Enjoy your rides together!
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