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9.09%
Everyone
29
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Harley Riders only.
1
3.03%
Harley, Indian and Victory riders only.
0
0%
Option 4 plus European bike riders, ie; BMW, Duc, Tri
0
0%
I specifically ignore Rice Buring scum, even though I once was one.
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 09:40 AM
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We trailered our Harley behind an RV to Sturgis. The trailer is black enclosed with a big Harley Davidson logo on the back. About 50% of the Harleys that passed us waved. Uh..come to think of it...maybe they were flipping me off.

Oh yeah...nearly busted my two fingers when I tried to return the wave and forgot my window was rolled up.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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1 7/8" or 2" ball? 1 7/8" ***** are for weenies and 2" ***** are for real trailer bikers. So, therefore, it comes down to the size of the ball when waving is to be considered. I thought everyone knew that!
 
Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:10 PM
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1 7/8" or 2" ball? 1 7/8" ***** are for weenies and 2" ***** are for real trailer bikers. So, therefore, it comes down to the size of the ball when waving is to be considered. I thought everyone knew that!
Guess I'm screwed. Just bought a 8x24 enclosed, uses a 2 5/8" ball. I won't be able to wave at anyone.

Just call me 'big *****'...
 
Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:11 PM
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That's a big ball.
 
Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:34 PM
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Biggest I ever heard of. Mine are only 2 5/16. Just call me Tiny.
 
Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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Does pulling a 5th wheel make you a god then?
 
Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:44 PM
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Biggest I ever heard of. Mine are only 2 5/16. Just call me Tiny.
You're probably right, it could be 2 5/16". My CRS has been working overtime.
 
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Dang, I have ball envy. Mine is only 2". But, at least mine is nickel plated!
 
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