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Old May 7, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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I religously lock up my bike. OL took my truck with my key to bike. Rode anyway assuming people are generally good in this world. Bike taken.

And i have to deal with all this sober.
 
Old May 7, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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Step #1. Load combat pistol.

Step #2. Look for bike.
 
Old May 7, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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This is most likely the wrong time to mention the benefits of LoJack....
 
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i agree with jw...
im sorry it happened...
thats one of my worst fears as well..
full coverage insurance i hope...
 
Old May 7, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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The scumbag that took it should be found,all fingers smashed in a vice,knee caps busted out with a bat than let him or them ride off into the sunset.(How I feel bout sh#t like that.)
 
Old May 7, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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If your OL is your wife, fight off every urge that arises to blame her!
 
Old May 7, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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The pieces of **** could have taken your bike locked or not.
 
Old May 7, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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"And i have to deal with all this sober..."

No, you choose to be sober. At least today. Some of us here don't do the pity party thing very well. But we're on your side... :- )
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by arrowslinger1980
OL took my truck with my key to bike. Rode anyway. Bike taken.
So, your bike doesn't need a key?
Did they fire it up and ride away or load it and carry it away?

Either way sux. Hate it for you. They used to hang horse thieves.
 
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Bastards. Best of luck to you.
 



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