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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Went up in 2005 with3 others. 2of us wereon HD's, 1 was on a Kawalski and the other on a yamahappy. We were welcomed everywhere. It was a great time. Saw every type of bike under the sun. Hung out with a guy on a tricked out goldwing, saw a guy riding a bike made out of wood, and met a guy with one leg riding a Hd with a side car. He backed that bike up with one leg...pretty amazing to see.
 
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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ORIGINAL: mp

ORIGINAL: Vinnie85FXWG

He's a dead man! Jk

Back then you were frowned upon, now everyone is welcomed. Most there tow their bikes. Weird.
Yeah, except now if you don't tow your bike you're not welcome.
Went in 06 and passed more bikes on trailers than on the road....and all types..Go and have fun.
 
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Nobody gives a crap what you ride...and if they do, who gives a crap?
I ride a Gold wing also...I don't give a crap.
 
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Ride what ya want. Go where ya want. Do what ya want. If someone else doesn't like it, who cares? Freedom means being yourself, going your own way, don't be a ******** and you won't have any problems. The Black Hills area is very biker friendly. Noname
 
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Tell him he can even wear his plaid shorts. No one cares.
 
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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The ralley is for EVERYONE. The only problem your friend will have, is deciding on which Harley he will trade the Gold Wing on!
After seeing, and hearing, mile after mile of the sweet HD experience your friend will be HD HOOKED!
 
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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Last year it seemed like Harleys were the minority. Everywhere I looked I saw a goldwing trike with a gray haired fellow grinning from ear to ear.
 
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Dont know what rally you went to but I had a hard time finding anything but Harleys.


ORIGINAL: BeavisRules

Last year it seemed like Harleys were the minority. Everywhere I looked I saw a goldwing trike with a gray haired fellow grinning from ear to ear.
 
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It's is for everyone. You will see every type bike imaginable. Last couple of years their have been more scooters!

10 years ago most rode their. Now most trailer including me. If your on the road and need assitance and you see a black Hemi Ram Dodge quad cab pulling a black 8.5X20 Cargo trailer flag me down. I have tools - gas - even a tire changer. Or haul you to the next town.

Oh and the front of the trailer has a bar and shield logo.







 
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This year will be my first trip (hopefully). For me, I ride with anyone.. I am not a brand *****... ride what you like, I like HD's, so that is what I have... Personally, I wouldn't give a **** what anyone thought... And, as far as an @sskickin' goes... it would probally do me some good.. I think I will find a GW to ride up there, just for that reason alone, LOL...
 



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