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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Dustmaker

I will go first: I bought mine to have a nice bike, that looks as nice as I can possible make it look. As dependable as possible so I can start her up and ride for a whole day, without having to worry about breaking down.
I think you already know the answer it is as you stated.

Not about speed, its the pleasure of the ride
If your after speed your need to change horses
 
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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I ride a HD because that is what i choose to ride...

I think is hilarious is that guy thinks that posting his staged videos on our forum will have us second guessing our purchases...
I'm still waiting for him to post a time slip...

When your number one... everyone tries to judge themselves against you...



Who here wants to buy a fugly snowmobile?
 
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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I bought a Harley because I wanted a Harley.
 
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