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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 04:16 PM
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I don't think the rider could have fared very well. Vintage bike/car collision.



 
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 04:23 PM
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I can't see the jugs but the band on the fuel tank reminds me of a UL Harley.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 04:36 PM
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That's a horrible sight! Two sweet rides toast.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 04:39 PM
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Harley headlight looks like it's still working!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 05:38 PM
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ABS failure?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 05:45 PM
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It was.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 06:03 PM
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Cage driver texting?.......
 
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 06:27 PM
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Looks like a '41 Harley T-boned a sweet '36 Ford 3 window coupe. I'd love either of those rides.
 
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Hope those roofline dents were with a helmet.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by GregGillette
Hope those roofline dents were with a helmet.
No real helmets existed when that picture was taken...

https://www.sutori.com/story/a-look-...rcycle-helmets

 
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