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Yeah, thats what I call the position you sit in on a rice rocket. I got that from a friend who aptly named it. And if you have ever ridden one of those contraptions, that is about how you feel. I just thought this ws funny and related to the crotch rocket manual post.
It's the fetal position on a bike, not that bad really....I would dare to say more comfortable than those apes on that Fatboy. Not trying to stir up any crap, I have both, a rocket and a bagger. It all depends on the mood.
Old-timer at work used to say that all the time when he would struggle getting an implement hooked up to a machine or when he'd find himself in some other sort of mechanical clusterfrigg. Always laughed at that expression.
Oh jeez!!! This brings back memories!! Back about 25 years ago I had this old rat Iron Head Sporty and worked in this warehouse in Minneapolis. There were about 6 guys who rode zippy-zap crotch rockets and used to give me crap alla time in the cafeteria about all the usual AMF era Harley problems. One day I used the at least I dont look like a monkey effin a football line. HOLY CRAP! The whole lunchroom blew there milk out thier noses! Laughed there @sses off! It was soooo cool. The balance of power turned to the lone Harley rider!
I hope you take this as a joke and light-hearted manner in which its meant; I just thought it funny when you mentioned the "monkey" and on your bike you have "ape-hangers" ROFLMAO.
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Yeah, thats what I call the position you sit in on a rice rocket. I got that from a friend who aptly named it. And if you have ever ridden one of those contraptions, that is about how you feel. I just thought this ws funny and related to the crotch rocket manual post.
Funny you should say that. I pictured you as a monkey hanging on for dear life with them apes. I got that from a friend as well.
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