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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Default H-D's in the Middle East - cool....

I just saw this article this morning in the LA Times. It's kinda refreshing to read something like this with all the BS going on right now in politics, the economy, etc. There's also a short video.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationwo...0,800366.story
 
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Pretty cool. EVERYONE loves a Harley, some just might not admit or know it.
 
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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I hope we charge them $100,000.00 per bike.
 
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DannyZ71
I hope we charge them $100,000.00 per bike.
Did you even read the article?
 
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Right on. I think it is cool that Middle Easterners are getting into Harley's. It's a great way for two different cultures to connect.
 
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Originally Posted by 07SG
Did you even read the article?

Nope. But anything less than that would be a shame considering what the price of a barrel of oil is that they charge.

I wonder if they have any heat issues?
 

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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Nope. But anything less than that would be a shame considering what the price of a barrel of oil is that they charge.
lol. The people who get our money for oil are too busy driving around in their Enzo, Veyron, or other super car in their $500M collection.

These are just average people who embrace one of the last good products to come out of America. Go H-D!
 
Old Oct 14, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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I try not to be a "hater" know what I mean?
But those folks can kiss my big old hairy butt!
 
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Maybe they can get some peace there now???
 
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I lived in Abu Dhabi for 8.5 years and we had a dealership there, and a hog chapter. Got one in Dubai as well. I still have a t-shirt from the Abu Dabi dealership.

Back has sand dunes with a traditionally dress guy on a camel, but the shadow on the dues rom him has him on a Harley.

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