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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mreed
Thank you! Someone who gets a joke! I'm committed to bringing our "worlds" together! HA HA!
The worlds really ain't apart. LOL
Lots of smartass comments, but they are just comments.

I like how your bike is set up. Very nice!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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I've owned and ridden everything from Maico sramblers, to Duo Glides, to Triumphs, BSA's, Ariels, Hondas, Yamahas, and an old Panther. My first Sportster gave me the ride I liked, the way I like to ride. The Sportster is and has been my favorite mount for many years, and I don't see that changing.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Thumper26
I've owned and ridden everything from Maico sramblers, to Duo Glides, to Triumphs, BSA's, Ariels, Hondas, Yamahas, and an old Panther. My first Sportster gave me the ride I liked, the way I like to ride. The Sportster is and has been my favorite mount for many years, and I don't see that changing.
I feel the same. Ridden and owned many bikes, and the Sportster is the most fun and my favorite as well.

Plus the Sporty is the only Harley that has true vintage Harley soul
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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Oh yeah man I hear ya. lol. I have a Honda cb750, Honda cb350 (4 cyl., find one of those!), Suzuki Boulevard C50, Suzuki GS1000, 6 Sportsters, a Road King (yep! lol) and a freakin Buell Blast! I hang out with all kinds of people and honestly, the biggest haters I've come across are Harley owners. Pretty ridiculous.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mreed
the biggest haters I've come across are Harley owners. Pretty ridiculous.
agreed. but you don't dare say that out in general chat
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mreed
Oh yeah man I hear ya. lol. I have a Honda cb750, Honda cb350 (4 cyl., find one of those!), Suzuki Boulevard C50, Suzuki GS1000, 6 Sportsters, a Road King (yep! lol) and a freakin Buell Blast! I hang out with all kinds of people and honestly, the biggest haters I've come across are Harley owners. Pretty ridiculous.
the biggest haters I've come across are Harley owners.
I really don't think they are haters. I think "they" are just talkin' the talk.
Hard to argue that the Sportster is indeed a fun bike to have, and there is so much you can to with them (mod wise).
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Faast Ed
I like how your bike is set up. Very nice!
Well I thank you.

Here's a Sportster I'm building right now...This one will really offend those that just don't understand!



 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Faast Ed
I really don't think they are haters. I think "they" are just talkin' the talk.
Hard to argue that the Sportster is indeed a fun bike to have, and there is so much you can to with them (mod wise).
Ha ha! Isn't "talkin' the talk" the same thing? I never received my "Harley Talk manual...but I live way the hell out in the country. Sometimes my mail gets lost.

And you can do quite a bit with them but more than just "mod wise". I use one as a chair to watch Manster Jam!

 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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And you can do quite a bit with them but more than just "mod wise". I use one as a chair to watch Manster Jam!
They make great boat anchors too! (Just talkin' the talk).

Seriously, I ain't got nuttin' against Sporties. I likes 'em.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mreed
Well I thank you.

Here's a Sportster I'm building right now...This one will really offend those that just don't understand!



that's gonna be interesting
 
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