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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by LoneBone
That's why I will never let another idiot touch my tires/wheels....

I ordered this, it's supposed to be delivered in Aug. All 4 lower clamps that grip the rim have plastic protectors for the heads, to keep from damaging/marking the rim. Also the mount/demount head has a plastic protector that clips on. No one wants to have their tires changed and see damage. F**k that. And what if you have custom rims, as a lot of guys do? You're talking major $$$$$$$$. I just mounted RideWright wheels in my shop on my Heritage. Rims rotors and pulley cost $3,600. No dumbass tech will ever touch them...

This machine will be in my shop next month.....



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I know where I’m going when I need to change my tires.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 11:55 AM
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I know where I’m going when I need to change my tires.
"... a case of beer/bottle of whiskey would be a good start as far as payment for use of the machine......"

Did ya miss this part?

 
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 11:59 AM
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No, I didn’t. Do you think a bottle of Old Salt rotgut would be acceptable? You’ve forced me to ruin the surprise. I suppose I could throw in BBQ tips, he really needs those.
 

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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 12:01 PM
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No, I didn’t. Do you think a bottle of Old Salt rotgut would be acceptable? You’ve forced me to ruin the surprise. I suppose I could throw in BBQ tips, he really needs those.
He likes 'em boiled.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by OKMICK
He likes 'em boiled.
And grey.....
 
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 01:21 PM
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dude I am still vivid, I want to choke that rat haircut **** out who damaged my rims....now they call me and ask me to send the tire over so they will fix it...i hope the rim will have the same color as the front one....****ing hacks......
 
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 01:51 PM
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dude I am still vivid, I want to choke that rat haircut **** out who damaged my rims....now they call me and ask me to send the tire over so they will fix it...i hope the rim will have the same color as the front one....****ing hacks......

Wait, back the f**** up.... You're going to take your bike back to them after all this bitching? I got some ocean front property to sell you.

 
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 02:15 PM
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not bike, but the tire only......that is why I bought the jack to lift up my bike and after that I will drive to Harley official service instead of these chumps.....
 
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 02:29 PM
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not bike, but the tire only......that is why I bought the jack to lift up my bike and after that I will drive to Harley official service instead of these chumps.....
Okay, gotcha.
 
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Okay, gotcha.
Can you imagine how he's gonna act when he drops it?
 
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