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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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Who's lost control while waving?
 
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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Like shitting your pants or something? Whaddya mean?

You're suppose to use your left hand not your right hand, and I don't mean for wiping.
 
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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I did once when it turned out to be a poser on a crotch rocket wearing assless chaps and a Harley t-shirt from China.
 
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Try waving with 1 hand instead next time.
 
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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Ya, I guess so. That would be one form of losing contol. I thought it was proper to do a High five with the other biker!
 
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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I cant waive, I read it in a post earlier this month...something about riding one handed.....blah blah blah
 
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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I don't wave. But if you crash when waving to me, I'll stop to help.
 
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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Try waving with 1 hand instead next time.
No wonder I'm having so much trouble!
 
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Who's lost control while waving?
Yep, I did. farted on the seat and voided the warranty.
 
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Yep, almost spilled my beer...;-)
 



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