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Old May 15, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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this sucks........ no rain in the forecast, but guess what.... got pissssed on comin home from the office... bike don't look so new now!!![sm=smiley19.gif]
 
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Old May 15, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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it might melt, watch out
 
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Old May 16, 2007 | 01:41 AM
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Well, at least you got it over with. A little sudsy water and a good rinse and it'll be just like new again.
 
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RAIN SUCKS!!!
 
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Old May 16, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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If you ever sell it (perish the thought) I'm sure the ad will say "never seen rain"[sm=icon_rofl.gif]
 
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Spray it down with the hose and then hit it with the leaf blower to dry.
 
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Sometimes I like my bike to look dirty. Gives it character. I never worry about riding in the rain comes with the territory .
 
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It ain't broke in until you and it have been well soaked
 
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