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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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3rd battery tray and he made them put his stock one back on, but the motor is still running,amazing! lots of wiring problems but he won't take the time to fix it. i'll tell you what though,if it breaks down it's going to ruin his day, not mine. i'll sit on the side of the road as long as it take if someone breaks down, but there is no reason for his nonsense, known problem,fix it before you leave.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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WOW, this is one hell of a read.

I got nothin' that hasn't already been said.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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Which shop in STL is this?

Just don't want to go anywhere near this place.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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well, it's on the east side. granite city. not going to throw them under the bus because the guy that owns the bike should wake up and watch what is going on. i would buy parts from them, but they would never touch my bike. if you ask me, my friend was begging for a f--king. always,always get your old parts back.
 

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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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I'll stay on the west side of the river.

Would they be located near some railroad track by any chance?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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real close to the steel plant
 
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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well, life insurance money is spent and he's got $10 till friday. old bike still looks like crap but i'll be damn it's still running. blew the wad on partying and having a good time. he spent that money in record time. should have put some sheet metal on the bike and at least made it look like something and he would have something to show for the money. OH WELL! easy come and easy go i guess. i guess he had fun on her dime.
 
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oh well but next week is gonna be a bitch w/o her money
 
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he might have tothink about going back to work, the free ride is over.
 
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well the motor is still running, but the wiring has screwed up three times on him and he won't fix it. i told him last time he is not going to ruin our day riding. rewire it at home or on the side of the road.i told him to rip the old junk off and i would rewire it for him. he said he's used to it ,so f--k him. he's going to be left on the side of the road next time it quits on him. if a guy has a flat or breaks down i'll do what ever it takes to help him, get my truck and trailer or wrench on the side of the road. there is no reason for his stupid s--t to ruin everyones day because he refuse's to fix his pile of crap. ok, i feel better now that i've gotten that off my chest.
 
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