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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Had a guy pass me in town today riding a metric cruiser, (not sure what kind), with loud pipes, (sounded O.K.), but was wearing a leather vest with a large Harley Davidson eagle logo. What's up with that?
 
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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Maybe his other bike is a Harley? I have taken my ex-wifes Yamaha to the dealer for her and I was wearing my Harley Jacket.
 
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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He's just jealous and can't afford a harley yet. At least he has the right idea.
 
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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Ride what you want wear what you want is what I always say.
 
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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maybe is harley was in the shop. why do you care what he was wearing? it least he was on 2 wheels.
 
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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Could have been worse - riding a Harley, wearing a Goldwing vest .
 
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Originally Posted by Timw7419
Could have been worse - riding a Harley, wearing a Goldwing vest .
they have Goldwing vests???? .... I thought all Goldwing riders wore plaid shirts?
 
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Originally Posted by Timw7419
Could have been worse - riding a Harley, wearing a Goldwing vest .
With a yellow helmet and a yellow jumpsuit.

 
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by nhbiker1961
Maybe his other bike is a Harley? I have taken my ex-wifes Yamaha to the dealer for her and I was wearing my Harley Jacket.


I have 4 bikes (soon to be 5) in the garage, and they're all different makes. I have some gear with a specific make on it.
 



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