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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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10 yr ole bike wiv a spot off rust aint no "rat bike" you want rat bike look at the one in the back ground off my piccy...51 yrs old and never been touched.
as Reverand said we know all about rust this side of the pond !!!
 

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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Does a 97 sporty count...
I don't consider it a "Rat Bike"
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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well i have this harley /ford cortina /suzki /honda /with my kids mountian bike shocks/golden sugar can air filter /#8 wire tractor seat/ rat in the deep darkness under my house that when i feel the need to do a cafe run is a lot more fun and noise than my shine new rocker
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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I have a 2000, and I too much rather ride than clean. I obsess over maintenance, but rarely clean. To each his own, but I have mine to ride, not clean. I really like the previously posted phrase “it’s a go bike not a show bike.”
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Hogdiver - do you keep those bikes in your living room? Having double glazed patio doors for your toys is a bit upmarket, y'know!
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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Some REAL ratting going on at www.ratbike.org

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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by spooner
'73 Ironhead, ride it,fix it,ride it again.I have to keep a pan underneath it to catch the oil. Krylon paint job, no turnsignals, mirrors, or speedometer. Sure is a fun ride!

That's an awesome bike my friend!
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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This is my '99 Evo FLSTF Rat Bike

Mimo.

 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by RJ61
I personaly own bikes to ride. Not out there worrien about what somebody elses paint looks like. Ride it anyway you want and if someone don't like the way your paint is chipped, a few rust spots or how dirty your ride is they can go F--- themselves.


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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Trash Rat
I have a 99 Fatboy that I bought used with 7,000 miles on it. It had been setting out in a machine shed for quite awhile, & the wheels & front forkes got quite a bit of oxidation on them, but I don't mind. I don't have the money to start replacing stuff just to impress other people. I ride it the way it is & keep it somewhat clean but don't get obsessive about how much it shines. It's a go bike, not a show bike.
Spooner, I love your 73 Ironhead.

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