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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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Hi. First order of business: I'm cool. Don't forget it. Ok so lets talk about my experience with posers.

I bought my nightster on May 2-something. I went to a bar and parked her on the curb where I could see her. After a few beers I notice a guy standing by my bike. Posing by my bike. He just stood there next to my bike in the street like he was just stretching after a long ride. He left and I drank a few more beers. I look outside again and there stands another man... posing.

Who thinks up an idea like that? "Hey, I'll just pose next to this bike right here and see what happens. "

So anyway, I am doing the 10k mile service on my new bike tomorrow. Then I'm gonna rider her into town and pose.
 
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Poser.
 
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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Maybe he was just stretching????
 
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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You should have messed with them. Walked out, looked at them, and said, "Hey man, nice bike!". If they respond like they own it, start it up.
 
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You're the best judge. If you say your bike is a poser magnet, it's ok with me.
 

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Why didnt you call out the "poser."
 
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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Was it really Your bike?
 
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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Was it really Your bike?
Or were you the one posing with it?
 
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Why do you sit in a bar staring at your bike? I bet the regulars think you are a poser.
 
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Certainteed
Hi. First order of business: I'm cool. Don't forget it. Ok so lets talk about my experience with posers.

I bought my nightster on May 2-something. I went to a bar and parked her on the curb where I could see her. After a few beers I notice a guy standing by my bike. Posing by my bike. He just stood there next to my bike in the street like he was just stretching after a long ride. He left and I drank a few more beers. I look outside again and there stands another man... posing.

Who thinks up an idea like that? "Hey, I'll just pose next to this bike right here and see what happens. "

So anyway, I am doing the 10k mile service on my new bike tomorrow. Then I'm gonna rider her into town and pose.
What kind o bar was it?

Were they by any chance wearing assless chaps (with or without jeans) or fingerless gloves?
 



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