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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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The folks who manufacture the Ultima engine liked my story. Here's the advance copy.





 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Awesome story enjoy the ride congrats
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Great story and sled
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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Just fighting the DMV to get her legal... They're a pain in the ****!
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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Very cool!
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Just fighting the DMV to get her legal... They're a pain in the ****!
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Congratulations!
Best of luck with the DMV.
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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Although currently still in one piece, you have also been an inspiration to me GL.
I hope you, and I can still inspire those who need to learn to just be themselves and to keep on pressing forward.
Keep it real! you are almost always in my thoughts! and only in the very best of ways! I promise that! Respect has been well earned here! Thank you for sharing with all of us!

aka Bob
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Gypsylady
Just fighting the DMV to get her legal... They're a pain in the ****!
Should be an awesome pain, cause them are awesome................ Never mind!
Glad your still around, I didn't hear about your accident but for gettin' back on & not giving up, you have my respect!
Nice bike x 10!
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Originally Posted by Stickman81
Congratulations!
Best of luck with the DMV.
They're requiring that I install an odometer...But NOT a used one...Even though the title will still say "Not Actual Mileage". However, Howard at Midwest hooked me up with a lady supplier who gave me a great discount!

So here's hoping I'll be riding her soon!
 



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