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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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What does the V on the harley gas tank stand for.
 
Old Oct 2, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Maybe they really, really liked the miniseries.
 
Old Oct 2, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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I wonder, I have a bunch of V's on my bike too.
 
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It stands for 'Victory" cuz they won WWII.
 
Old Oct 2, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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The angle of the cylinders?
 
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