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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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One of my buddies got a new 2008 Fat Boy last Thursday. I talked to him yesterday to see if he wanted to go for a quick ride. Nope. He said that there was possible scattered showers in the forecast for the next two days. I'm driving down the bone dry interstate with blue skys above me while hearing this song and dance. He also seem proud that he had rolled up 100 miles in 5 days. Geeze. Looks like another garage queen in the making.
 
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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One of my buddies got a new 2008 Fat Boy last Thursday. I talked to him yesterday to see if he wanted to go for a quick ride. Nope. He said that there was possible scattered showers in the forecast for the next two days. I'm driving down the bone dry interstate with blue skys above me while hearing this song and dance. He also seem proud that he had rolled up 100 miles in 5 days. Geeze. Looks like another garage queen in the making.
And that bothers/impacts you how exactly? So long as he's happy, what difference does it make to anyone? He's your buddie, right? Then just be happy for the guy. He'll ride when, where, and how often he pleases.
 
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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I just wish I could find someone to ride with........
 
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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I'm guessing he wants to go ride with his buddy who just got a new Fatboy. I'd feel the same way if it were me.
 
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Heck, mine was already back in the shop for the 1k service and StageII kit after5 days. Not everybody buys them to ride, some just want to own one.
 
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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And that bothers/impacts you how exactly? So long as he's happy, what difference does it make to anyone? He's your buddie, right? Then just be happy for the guy. He'll ride when, where, and how often he pleases.
I guess his riding habits is similar to those of yours since I seemed to have touched a nerve. Sorry.
 
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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I did 100 yesterday alone.

ANd today I plan on the same with cloudy sky's.

Soner or later I am gonna have to leartn to ride in the rain.
 
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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I don't take mine out when it's sunny. The UV rays will ruin the paint......
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Yep, what can Isay... that's pretty lame
 
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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I wonder if the "possible scattered showers" was the real reason he didn't ride.
Not riding your new motorcycle if you don't feel like or are too busy is NOT lame..
But, if heDID feellike riding and the"possible scattered showers" kept him from doing so, then that is VERY lame.

He's your buddy, give him the benefit of the doubt.
Maybe he had a real excuse for not riding but just didn't want to tell ya'.

 



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