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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Because right now its WHAT I WANT to ride !!!
 
Old Jan 29, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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Wait, there are other brands besides Harley?
 
Old Jan 29, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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Because the jap crap just don't last!! YES , I know thye ake quality stuff.... but just how many 10-15 year old jap stuff do you see riding down the road ...... or 25 year old & more? The older stuff is usually quite the suprise when you see them because most prolly haven't seen one of ________ model since high school or college...
 
Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rydermike
Because the jap crap just don't last!! YES , I know thye ake quality stuff.... but just how many 10-15 year old jap stuff do you see riding down the road ...... or 25 year old & more? The older stuff is usually quite the suprise when you see them because most prolly haven't seen one of ________ model since high school or college...
Here is one .When Im not riding my harley. Something about a 2 stroke!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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You should have just told the Professor , "I'll see you after school for a
private lesson as to why I ride one " .

Question answered !
 
Old Jan 29, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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Same here: "If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand"!!
 
Old Jan 29, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rydermike
Because the jap crap just don't last!! YES , I know thye ake quality stuff.... but just how many 10-15 year old jap stuff do you see riding down the road ...... or 25 year old & more? The older stuff is usually quite the suprise when you see them because most prolly haven't seen one of ________ model since high school or college...

That's because the Rice Rockets are always driven hard and fast consistently and put away wet! I honestly don't believe a HD could hold up to the type and kind of riding these Donor Rockets see! Hey, JMO..
 
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Originally Posted by rydermike
Because the jap crap just don't last!! YES , I know thye ake quality stuff.... but just how many 10-15 year old jap stuff do you see riding down the road ...... or 25 year old & more? The older stuff is usually quite the suprise when you see them because most prolly haven't seen one of ________ model since high school or college...
you see a lot of old Goldwings that still look new
 
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Cause they are COOOOOOOOL
 
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It was the only bike manufacture that had a color that matched my car.
 



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