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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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For some folks, their bike is a little helper for their self-esteem.
A bigger bike seems to provide more help and comfort.
I think people who ride Vespas are just as good as
those who ride BT's. I've got a friend who owns a customized BT, which has made
some people think he's a real tough guy. He's own answer to this has been like:
"No way, I'm probably more chicken than the average". That's some good
self-esteem, IMO..

If someone wants to laugh at my Sporty, then go ahead. I don't care because
it's only a bike without a life of its own, whose only purpose is to fulfill my need to feel some freedom every now and then.
(Of course, the tinkering also provides some meaningful and "rewarding" occupation)
Sure, the BTs are mighty bikes, no question about it.

It's another thing Ã*f someone starts bashing human beings..
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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First - I don't think many people here on the Sportster thread bash big twins.

However, I will point out the originator of this post recently wrote the following comments regarding Sportys:

ORIGINAL: Georgia Kracker

Friends don't let friends buy sportsters
From this post: Share out the sporty, ****** up a Deuce?

er4..me thinks - [sm=closed.gif]
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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i will like to read the retort on that statement
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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Me too
 
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