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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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Do you think it's cool or does it remind you of this?


 
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Pain job is neat...but..better than the "Big Wheel"...remember the "Green Machine"?

 
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Pain job is neat...but..better than the "Big Wheel"...remember the "Green Machine"?

I completely forgot about the Green Machine!!
 
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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It doesn't do anything for me but to each his own.
 
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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Not sure what to think about that. Paint job is pretty cool. I kept staring at it...it wasn't growing on me...
 
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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I've always thought side covers that flare outwards towards the bags are fugly on any bike. I think 21" looks good but 30" is hideous. It's like having a c*ck that's too big.
 
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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I dig this Big Wheel ....

 
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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Looks good IMO way better looking in person.
 



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