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Giblet
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I converted that on my cell phone but since yours is bigger we'll use it :-D . So, how do you pronounce "about"? Sorry, had to ask.
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I converted that on my cell phone but since yours is bigger we'll use it :-D . So, how do you pronounce "about"? Sorry, had to ask.
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max
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Oops. I?m sure I meant ?perpetuate.? Whatever. Glad so many of you guys commiserate. I do find a certain amount of snobbery in the world on two wheels, but I think that owning a historic bike of this era brings me just about the most respect I could ask for. A lot of cruiser guys appreciate the GS because it is pre-crotch, old, and still naked, a lot of the sport bike guys like it because it is a Suzuki with a relatively decent sized engine. I even get waves from guys riding in historic cars, just cause its cool to be a dude with your own super fast historic ride that you maintain yourself.
Exceptions aside, I found that when I got my first bike, a huge proportition of the commuting community became pretty friendly to me. Its almost like no matter where I go I can relate to or have a better chance of relying upon a fellow biker. My brother put it best, he feels like the motorcycling community is his own free AAA service, and that totally put the wind at my back. I really only started this thread because I was cold, grumpy, p1ssed off and really just disgusted. My view of every motorcycle rider is still pretty rosy,,, till next time my cable snaps.
Until then!
Exceptions aside, I found that when I got my first bike, a huge proportition of the commuting community became pretty friendly to me. Its almost like no matter where I go I can relate to or have a better chance of relying upon a fellow biker. My brother put it best, he feels like the motorcycling community is his own free AAA service, and that totally put the wind at my back. I really only started this thread because I was cold, grumpy, p1ssed off and really just disgusted. My view of every motorcycle rider is still pretty rosy,,, till next time my cable snaps.
Until then!
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biff85ta
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Dude both of my cars together don't see that much mileage in a year and one hauls the family everywhere. :-DIts quite simple actually. Anyone that rides less than 30K per year is a poser.
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ducpilot
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I always rather liked this thought:
"Did you know that 95% of Harleys ever built are still on the road"?
The other 5% made it home!
I almost got into a fight once while in a bike shop, a Harley guy was buying a radar detector, and I couldn't help myself, I just burst out laughing and of course when he asked what was so funny I had to reply "Why would you need a radar detector if you ride a Harley?"
Nuff said. Cheers,
Mike
"Did you know that 95% of Harleys ever built are still on the road"?
The other 5% made it home!
I almost got into a fight once while in a bike shop, a Harley guy was buying a radar detector, and I couldn't help myself, I just burst out laughing and of course when he asked what was so funny I had to reply "Why would you need a radar detector if you ride a Harley?"
Nuff said. Cheers,
Mike
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Billyboy
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Sweet!:-D ...
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biff85ta
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If I had been drinking something when I read that you would owe me a monitor. :lol:
A Different 95%
A Different 95%
Shirley, I used to be as cynical as you, but now I think about 50% of the people out there are morons, and the rest are pretty good people. I don't know why the ratio changed for me; people certainly haven't changed. Maybe it's the antidepressants!
A Different 95%
Shirley, I used to be as cynical as you, but now I think about 50% of the people out there are morons, and the rest are pretty good people. I don't know why the ratio changed for me; people certainly haven't changed. Maybe it's the antidepressants!
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madjack57754
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Doesn't matter what you ride. You won't be able to please everybody so why try.
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bradleymaynar
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Before anyone starts accusing Earl of being a prude, remember that he lives in Florida and that 95% of his mileage is from searching out a curve.:razz::lol:
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Brad bt
A year ago, that would have been true. However, there is one area in Fl that is predominately hills, sharp curves and winding roads. I moved to THAT area intentionally. LOL Its only about 60 miles wide and 100 miles long, but there are no straight roads.
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beby99
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LOL Its only about 60 miles wide and 100 miles long, but there are no straight roads.
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Soooo, thats like what....a 30 minute ride for you. :-D
Not a chance. There is one 12 mile run that if you're really on top of your game, and scraping the handlebars, you might average 30 mph.
Thats assuming you dont lose it on the sand and gravel in the turns or run off into a canal to become gator snacks. LOLE.
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bradleymaynar
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A year ago, that would have been true. However, there is one area in Fl that is predominately hills, sharp curves and winding roads. I moved to THAT area intentionally. LOL Its only about 60 miles wide and 100 miles long, but there are no straight roads.
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You've gotta be running those roads dozens of times a day then!:razz:
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gsracer
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Everytime I get annoyed by the "Harley crowd" and the down-the-nose treatment I get from them for riding a "ricer" or whatever term is being used, I just think back to every instance this past race season when I saw the Harley XBRR "race bike" do any one of the following:
1. Handgrenade the engine
2. Spew oil all over the track
3. Spontaneously burst into flames
4. Not finish a race
5. Not start a race
6. Have delivery of a $35,000 prepaid racebike delayed "due to development issues"
then I chuckle and move on....and realize the world is full of silly people.
1. Handgrenade the engine
2. Spew oil all over the track
3. Spontaneously burst into flames
4. Not finish a race
5. Not start a race
6. Have delivery of a $35,000 prepaid racebike delayed "due to development issues"
then I chuckle and move on....and realize the world is full of silly people.
