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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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I have created a biker glossary over at my page. If anyone want to add onto the glossary please do so..

p.s.-to those that get upset that I had the gall to create my own unofficial harley board, I contribute to this board too.
 
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Oh ****...here we go again...
 
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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I take exception to your definition of jockey shift - a jockey shift is never mounted to the gas tank, or anywhere except directly to the tranny top.
And the suicide clutch def only half flies.

 
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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[quote]ORIGINAL: *NIGHT TRAIN*

Oh ****...here we go again...
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That's what I was thinkin'.....wonder if this will fly?
 
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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Do I have to memorize them all in order to be "a real biker"?
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Wow! I learned two things in that glossary: the V-Rod is a Big Twin and HD no longer produces the Evolution engine.

But that take on the "clutch booster" being for women and old men....I wonder if this guy has ever done some serious sportbike riding and understands just how a finely nuanced clutch can improve riding. There are other reasons to get an EZ clutch besides carpal tunnel and small hands. If HD had an adustable clutch/brake levers and maybe a hydraulic clutch, these wouldn't be necessary.
 
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Harley does have a hydraulic clutch. I THINK it comes stock on V rods and you can get it for any bike they sell.
 
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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ORIGINAL: rtrev64

I have created a biker glossary over at my page. If anyone want to add onto the glossary please do so..

p.s.-to those that get upset that I had the gall to create my own unofficial harley board, I contribute to this board too.
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Why would you blatantly advertise for members on your board here? Its rude.
Didnt you have a link to some football site before?
Loser.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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Weekend Warrior
&nbsp\\;* A person who has a "normal" job and a "normal" life, but who secretly wishes he or she could be a biker all the time. To this type of person, a motorcycle is an escape from normalcy.

Damn...I guess since I have a normal job, I have to stop riding my bike every day and only ride it on the weekend.&nbsp\\; And i was having so much fun too.[&:]
 



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