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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 06:20 AM
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So, that being said you're either a hypocrite or a troll.
There is no confusion quite like the confusion of the simple minded!
 
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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 08:09 AM
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I really don’t care whose name is on the tank. If I like it, I’ll ride it. Kinda like a woman.
 
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I really don’t care whose name is on the tank. If I like it, I’ll ride it. Kinda like a woman.
I'm willing to ride almost anything if I don't have to buy it. I liked the one Indian I test rode but couldn't afford it. Not comparing motorcycles to women because my Harley's won't get jealous if I test ride an Indian.
 
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My grandfather rode Harley back in the '20's. He'd turn over in his grave if I bought an Indian, and I wouldn't blame him.

In any case, the last REAL Indian motocycle was built in 1953.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 07:27 PM
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Firstly because I read that a Busa only gets about 1400 miles per set of tires. I tour quite a bit and scheduling tire replacements on the road sucks.
Secondly Harley Davidsons suit my wobbly riding style.
Thirdly I bought it as an investment. I figured it was a Limited so it should be worth a good bit of money sometime in the future.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2018 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by assiniboine
"Hardly" Davidsons are like manufacturers putting a crown on a clown and calling it King!
Originally Posted by RANGER73
So, that being said you're either a hypocrite or a troll.
Originally Posted by assiniboine
There is no confusion quite like the confusion of the simple minded!
Thanks for clarifying, you're all 3.
A hypocrite
A troll
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Simple minded
 
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Old Oct 22, 2018 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
Thanks for clarifying, you're all 3.
A hypocrite
A troll
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Simple minded
two words and a finger too complicated for u? ha ha!
 
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Originally Posted by Buster217
I'll just leave this here.

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Although it mentions "Harley Davidson" in the title, the brand of motorcycle had nothing to do with it.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2018 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
My grandfather rode Harley back in the '20's. He'd turn over in his grave if I bought an Indian, and I wouldn't blame him.

In any case, the last REAL Indian motocycle was built in 1953.
So I guess the last real Harley was built before it got bought out by a bowling ball company?
 
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Originally Posted by Long lonesome highwayman
Although it mentions "Harley Davidson" in the title, the brand of motorcycle had nothing to do with it.
Yep - that was the point. Applies to the OP also.
 
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