The term "HOG"

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Nov 24, 2010 | 03:10 PM

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simpkinst

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Originally Posted by frontiercat

It is a glitch in the Matrix...be on the look out for "agents"....

I get a sudden feeling of deja vue

Nov 24, 2010 | 03:11 PM

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simpkinst

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I get a sudden feeling of deja vue

Nov 24, 2010 | 03:11 PM

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simpkinst

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uh oh.

Nov 24, 2010 | 03:19 PM

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Hockey Stick

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OK, so why was the mascot a pig ?

It would seem logical that the term HOG was given to Harleys first and the team adopted the pig as a mascot to parade around after a win. To rub in the face of those who called them HOGs.
Just guessing.

"a non-riding co-worker asked me today if I had my hog garaged for the winter. "

'No, you wife will remain free for the winter' Ba-dum

Nov 24, 2010 | 04:06 PM

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7score

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Originally Posted by DaddyKnuck

I understsand the pig's name was Wilbur.

Now that's some pig!

Nov 24, 2010 | 04:22 PM

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IndyClassic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frontiercat

It is a glitch in the Matrix...be on the look out for "agents"....

You know, I saw that happen yesterday also and I think it was Iceman. Maybe his real name is Mr. Smith?

Nov 24, 2010 | 04:23 PM

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firefighter616

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I member when me n my friends would just call the bikes motors, Like: hey bra you ridin your motor today?

Nov 24, 2010 | 04:26 PM

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traveler

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I didn't know about the mascot.

I figured it was just because big twins are big, heavy and noisy.

I sure like them in black.

~Joe

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Nov 24, 2010 | 05:37 PM

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cdestuck

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Story about the pig mascot and racing is the true story. The Harley tourguide at the Steel Toe engine plant tour gave us the facts on that. The racing team actually did have a nick name which I cant recall, but the fans and other racers dropped that name and started calling them HOGS because of the pig.