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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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Why do we say, I ride a Harley and leave out Davidson? Anybody know the history behind this? Poor Davidson got the shaft on this one.
 
Old Apr 24, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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Because it's .. shorter?
 
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Let's start calling our bikes Davidsons...
 
Old Apr 24, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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Ask Mr. Benz why everyone says they drive a Mercedes....
 
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[quote=trnewman;11211894]Let's start calling our bikes Davidsons...[/quo
Sounds good to me.
 
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What about Sears or Wards?
 
Old Apr 24, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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saying davidson instead of harley could be a secret pass word between forum members. don't tell dickey!! j/k
 

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Because it's .. shorter?
My life's story. (even worse when it's cold out)
 
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I would say you got that backwords I hear most call them a benz and not mercedes.

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