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from WI. Came from sportbikes myself (although it was the Hurricane/F2/F3 variety ). Got too old for that so... But deffinitely made the right choice.
 
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From Waxahachie Texas. Still have a "sporty" bike too. 2002 SV650. Can't give it up!
 
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From Niagara NY.

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