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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 06:11 AM
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RULE #4 you must learn where to put your gas cap!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 06:35 AM
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Rule #5: aggressively blip the throttle at stop lights and in parking lots to signal to everyone that your ride is a Harley Davidson in case they forget.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 06:42 AM
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Rule number 6.... If you pull your weapon while riding you must aim at dumptruck. Broad side of a barn is stationary
 
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 06:54 AM
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Rule #7 - Don't forget your eye patch!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 07:08 AM
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First rule of biker etiquette, don't ask about biker etiquette.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 07:21 AM
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Rule #8 Never ever wear a Honda shirt, even if your other bike is a Honda but it is ok to wear a HD shirt on your other brands...
 
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 07:28 AM
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I'd venture a guess that if the OP hasn't learned "etiquette" by now ( member here since 2008 ) he's either a slow learner or yankin' chains ?? ( probably the later )
 
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 07:30 AM
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Rule #9 Live to Ride. Ride to Live. (I never see this quote anymore, it was popular in the '70's. It must be politically incorrect for some unknown reason)
 
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 07:31 AM
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 07:35 AM
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Rule #9 Live to Ride. Ride to Live. (I never see this quote anymore, it was popular in the '70's. It must be politically incorrect for some unknown reason)
Because the Harley owners were offended, while the Harley riders were not.
 
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