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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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I am riding their woman. It is just a strange feeling. I am compltely aware that things are "not right" or set up how I would have them set up...Any opinions?
 
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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Like a fish out of water
 
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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like i'm a real biker?!?

damn. wrong thread..
 
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Hey, no real biker comments in this thread...
 
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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i hate riding someone elses bike. Just isn't right. I could damage or it breaks down, and i have to fix it [8D]
 
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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I just say "No Thanks" especially if their bike has more power than mine. I don't want to know what I'm missing.
 
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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I passed a chance to take a spin on my boss' 03 RK with the 95" - one of my drivers 05 Springers and my buddies Marauder 1600. I'll stick with what I have
 
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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I rode my wife's Low Rider, just to see what it was like. Weird how a bike in the same line (mine's a Bob) can feel so much different.
 
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yeah same here...rode wifey's bob w/ the stock 88"er and mid controls,felt like a big kid on a small big wheel
 
Old Nov 6, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Dunno. Haven't ridden anyone else's. Have a friend in Portland who'd probably want me to try some of his rides, haha.
 



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