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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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i know some of harleys touring models come stock with a sound system (radio) and ive been told thats dangerous ofr a bike cause it can cause the rider to lose concentration and crash. is it really true that harley is endangering some of there customers? or is that just an exageration?

does Smith and Wesson endanger their customers? or is it the people in control that endanger themselves and others?
 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Dragonflygirl, want to go for a ride with me and find out?[sm=loveeyes.gif]
 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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In Dragongirl's defense--I recently added the amp and speakers from UniqCycle Sounds because it finally came down to Michelle wanting ME to sing to her! [:@]
I don't find it distracting now, but having ridden 75K miles without sound, the first few miles did prove a distraction.

 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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ORIGINAL: dragonfiregirl

i know some of harleys touring models come stock with a sound system (radio) and ive been told thats dangerous ofr a bike cause it can cause the rider to lose concentration and crash. is it really true that harley is endangering some of there customers? or is that just an exageration?
If I told you pencils cause spelling mistakes, would you believe me? Seriously, it's an individual thing. For some people, it might well be dangerous. My stereo doesn't bother me. If it did on an occassion, ... I'd shut it off. Harley also sells bluetooth interfaces for cell phones too ... if you wear a helmet ... and a headset. The ones talking on the phone, putting on makeup make me nervous.
 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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Dragonflygirl, want to go for a ride with me and find out?[sm=loveeyes.gif]
yeah sure. lets go
 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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no offense, but what planet do you come from??
dont get mad at me ok. im just quoting what someone else said and trying to find out if theres any truth to it
 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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No truth to it what so ever. In fact, I find that while allowing others to enjoy my music as much as me (turned up really loud while rocking to some G&R), I am getting their attention more often. I don't know if it is my music or my pipes, but I definitely turn heads.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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I have no problems at all..
I dont just crank the tunes, but I could...
Thats like not being able to walk and chew gum at the same time...
 
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Muttersickles ain't got radios, tape decks, CD players, CBs or anything related. Them what does iz Wing-clones. [8D]
 



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