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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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have to go along with dog on this one
when was the last time anybody saw a propane tank explode
you guys watch to much tv it would just make a loud clunk and roll to the curb...
ORIGINAL: dogtownmax

sounds to me like some of you "owners" are upset to see an actual motorcyclist, actually riding their motorcycle instead of polishing the chrome. [sm=bustedsign.gif]

some people use their motorcycles for their *primary transportation*, instead of riding around in a pickup truck with an HD sticker on the back window.

i've put lots of things that weigh as much or more than a little 20# propane tank on my bike with no problem, and i have seen lots of people transport propane tanks on their bikes with no problem. granted youre not going to see that at the local bike night, but some of us ride places where people actually use their bikes for everything. yeah, even in the rain, even to commute to work, even when we have things to pick up at the store, even the propane store.

as for the "danger" of carrrying fuel on the bike, well, im pretty sure im always hauling around a couple of gallons of gasoline, just for the engine.

sounds like a real rider to me. you shoudnt hate him just because he actually riding. just nod and smile and fill up the nice mans propane tank, secure in the knowledge that you have a great bike in your garage, waiting for bike night. or something.



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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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My favorite saying! "If you are gonna be dumb you have to be tough"

Not too bright to attach a gas can or a propane tank to your hog and ride. But, hey, people who do this stuff make the rest of us look good!!
 
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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ORIGINAL: CraigC
I sense a lot of animosity???

(...)
Animosity? Do you mean this stuff:

ORIGINAL: 87lowrider
Not only would I have filled it.I would have attached a fuse to it & lit it as he left
ORIGINAL: ronster
LMAO!
metric fireworks
ORIGINAL: CraigC
Gives a whole new meaning to the term "crotch rocket"! Aren't rockets 'supposed' to explode when they hit???
I wouldnt take it too seriously. Some folks get jealous when they see people riding when they spend all their time driving their truck, and console themselves by creating artificial divisions among motorcyclists based on the brand of manufacturer.

Or like this guy, they may just not have the skill to put a little propane tank on their bike,
ORIGINAL: bdgreen
If that guy was an "actual motorcyclist" then I don't want any part of it. There is a limit to what you can do with a bike,
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Some people are really limited in what they can do with a bike. Or they dont want any part of it and prefer the F150 for most things, and only take the motorcycle out for bike night.

That is up to them of course. Essentially, I agree with you: there is no reason to show animosity to the hard riding folks that actually get around to using their bikes, even if they are of another brand.

 
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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I'm with the grumpy one. I don't think it would explode.

Maybe we can try mythbusters.
 
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