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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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i dug out my old chain-drive wallet a few days ago. it still works. but, its from the 80's so its got a skinny chain. some kid with a mohawk told me no one wears skinny chains anymore. i didn't know there were fashionable prerequisites to be met. barf.
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Chain wallet here. It works. I just shortened the chain today. I noticed that it seemed long enough to cause an issue with the rear wheel assembly if it were to work out of my pocket. I dont want to think about what could happen.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Anybody that has ever lost a wallet understands using a chain. I may be a hick, but I'll have my wallet, money, cards, etc when I get wherever I'm going. If you don't like it, don't look.
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by deadman77
Chain wallet here. It works. I just shortened the chain today. I noticed that it seemed long enough to cause an issue with the rear wheel assembly if it were to work out of my pocket. I dont want to think about what could happen.
Something to think about guys.
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I purchased a chained wallet the day I purchased my bike, would not have it any other way, I too shortened the chain, took out about half of the chain, it doesn't get hung up on the seatbelt in the OL's cage now.
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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I never thought about it. But I have had my wallet in my front pocket for many years before I started riding. Guess it will never be an issue
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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I'm not a hick but I am an honorary hillbilly since I live in rural West Virginia. Truth be known, I've ridden with a chain wallet for years... many years. Same wallet even. I can easily, but not too easily, remove the chain when I'm not riding but when I'm on the bike the wallet is on the leash.
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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All I have used.. 30+ years Even when I havta wear my full blown Preacher suit.. I just tuck the chain in my pocket with the wallet..
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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My wallet has a detachable chain. I put it on when I ride and leave it off most other times.
 
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Never carry ID with me. A rubberband around the wallet will keep it from walking out of your pocket.
 
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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Chain wallet whenever I'm in jeans...I use the bike all the time for errands, joyrides, general transportation when the weather is good. Could give a crap what it looks like or what others think or say about it. I made the chain detachable for when I have to dress for work or when I'm not going to be in any immediate danger of taking a ride.
 



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