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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by nevada72
I think the real concern here is that you have a customer that thinks the transmissions on Dynas, FLs, and Softails are the same. Please tell me this guy isn't doing his own work.
It's worse than that, he's working on someones bike.
 
Old Jan 5, 2018 | 02:37 PM
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All I can tell you is...napsRgud.....Just had one.....Highly recommended.
 
Old Jan 5, 2018 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by PapaThiele
That'd be like letting some IT guy in Colorado do his own DD6 install!
IT guys are smart enough to order from somebody that knows the difference.
 
Old Jan 5, 2018 | 02:38 PM
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Weighing in on the labeling controversy. I will begin by saying....Not everyone graduated at the top of their class.
 
Old Jan 5, 2018 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by OKMICK
Weighing in on the labeling controversy. I will begin by saying....Not everyone graduated at the top of their class.
That thought always flashes thru my mind when I need to visit a doctors office.
 
Old Jan 5, 2018 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by OKMICK
Weighing in on the labeling controversy. I will begin by saying....Not everyone graduated at the top of their class.
Not everyone graduated at the top of their class .. I did not, er I mean I did too :>)
 
Old Jan 5, 2018 | 02:48 PM
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OK ... Clue me in ... How do I know if I am on someone's "Ignore List" ... Curiosity has gotten the best of me ... I shall not divulge the suspected culprit!
 
Old Jan 5, 2018 | 02:51 PM
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OK ... Clue me in ... How do I know if I am on someone's "Ignore List" ... Curiosity has gotten the best of me ... I shall not divulge the suspected culprit!

No help until you tell us who it is!
 
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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain
It's worse than that, he's working on someones bike.
I actually laughed out loud.
 
Old Jan 5, 2018 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by OKMICK
No help until you tell us who it is!
Yeah c'mon Larry. Fess up. I'll go first. I'm on EDILGDAOR and M3nino's ignore list I believe. Probably more.
 



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