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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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how to change the oil on his sportster. He did all of the work himself with me supervising. He stated this is really easy!
 
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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That is great, teaching your son how to do his own wrenching. something he can always use.
 
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Very nice getting young grasshopper learning young.
 
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Start ing him young for a life time of wrenching and getten to know hie bike.
 
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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I ihave very good memories of helping my dad out in the garage fixing the cars. My most vivid " get the light out of my eyes g-d dammit!"

Good to teach him young, It will save him a lot in the future!
 
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I ihave very good memories of helping my dad out in the garage fixing the cars. My most vivid " get the light out of my eyes g-d dammit!"
Hahaha, You too? Good times........
 
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Good job, hips!
 
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