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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 09:07 AM
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Nice thread revival.

I wasn't sure what BBC was...British Broadcasting Company or what.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Hatter
My question would be could I honorably wear broken wings?
No, It might be old school but thank you for understanding there is an "Honor" aspect among some when they see or have that patch.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 09:43 AM
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No, It might be old school but thank you for understanding there is an "Honor" aspect among some when they see or have that patch.
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 09:50 AM
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It goes on bottom back of the jacket or vest.

Originally Posted by Hatter
My bike was stalling out, and I pulled off onto a side street. I was trying to keep it throttled up and running when it got full power. The back end slid out and I laid it down. Besides a bruised hip and sprained thumb I was ok, but the bike I'm still working on getting it running again. My question would be could I honorably wear broken wings?

"...honorably wear broken wings"? Not much honor in falling off yer bike, eh.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by GTK
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And some have no Honor. You are what you are.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Hey Man
"...honorably wear broken wings"? Not much honor in falling off yer bike, eh.
That's what I was thinkin' too ???
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Hey Man
"...honorably wear broken wings"? Not much honor in falling off yer bike, eh.
Surviving a 30 MPH to 0 MPH deceleration in less than 1/100th of a second when the cage driver "didn't see the motorcycle" does provide a certain perspective every time you fire up your bike!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluehighways
Surviving a 30 MPH to 0 MPH deceleration in less than 1/100th of a second when the cage driver "didn't see the motorcycle" does provide a certain perspective every time you fire up your bike!
They/he/we were referring to this posting ...

My bike was stalling out, and I pulled off onto a side street. I was trying to keep it throttled up and running when it got full power. The back end slid out and I laid it down. Besides a bruised hip and sprained thumb I was ok, but the bike I'm still working on getting it running again. My question would be could I honorably wear broken wings?
 
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No broken wings yet for me (touch wood). But I've got my white wings, brown wings, red wings
 
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"...honorably wear broken wings"? Not much honor in falling off yer bike, eh.
But I "laid" it down.......
 
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