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Sep 21, 2008 | 06:09 PM

#11

jimmything

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From: NC

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Originally Posted by 99_percenter

Calling each other swashbuckling poser pirates is all fun and games at recess.

It's all about marketing, and the money to be made...

HD can and will continue to come up with new ideas to cause us to part with our hard earned cash... skull running boards / primary covers / shift linkages HELL even the the damn valve stem covers have skulls on um...

It could also have been leading up to the new "dark customs" on HD's web site, but that's stretching the conspiracy theory a bit too far heh (c;

http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...n%20crossbones

99%r

Hey....maybe they'll come out with a Men In Black theme bike

Sep 21, 2008 | 06:25 PM

#12

Jimbo60

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From: West Central Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by ord sgt

Before you become a pirate, first ya gotta be the "Cabin Boy"!!!!! Can you squeal like a pig?????!!!!!

Then ya get a little Captain in ya'?

.................. Jim

Sep 21, 2008 | 06:31 PM

#13

OU812

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From: Texas

It"s poisen dont tuchh it

Sep 21, 2008 | 06:33 PM

#14

jimmything

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From: NC

Captain Morgan rocks...that is...the rum

Sep 21, 2008 | 06:55 PM

#15

99_percenter

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From: Watauga TX

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Originally Posted by Amodump001

Short version: Pirate’s were all adventures who chose to take a path that differed from that of popular society, choosing to live short, brutal and dangerous lives in exchange for freedom. Sound like anyone you know?

aye matey... a pirate's life indeed (c: ...

In an honest service there is thin commons, low wages, and hard labour. In this, plenty and satiety, pleasure and ease, liberty and power; and who would not balance creditor on this side, when all the hazard that is run for it, at worst is only a sour look or two at choking? No, a merry life and a short one shall be my motto.
--Bartholomew Roberts (aka Black Bart pirate

99%r

Sep 21, 2008 | 07:16 PM

#16

Navitimer

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I think the skull and crossbones is just one of those traditional biker things (along with pirates, etc.). Some pretty neat designs can be done with them though, so you may find a shirt or two that you like.

Sep 21, 2008 | 07:31 PM

#17

Chrizzby

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From: Staten Island, NY

Did you know that willie G introduced the Skull & crossbones to the bikes, & he is a member of the " UGLY'S" it is a MC Group that has members like Jay leno and other distingushed members. The owner of my dealership is a member of the " UGLY'S "
The Groups logo is a plain Skull & crossbones.

yo ho ho -a pirates life we know .....