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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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I went to my storage unit to work on my bike. Pulled up to my unit there was a guy (in his van next to my unit)there dressedin a Harley shirt, Harley boots, etc. When I got out I spoke, and he basically grunted at me. (******* I said to myself)...Anyway, I opened my unit and he saw my Street Glide, his whole attitude changed, he was complimenting me on my bike etc, gave me a couple website to visit, and we talked for 10 mins. Finally I asked, "what do you ride". He said I have a Kawsawki!!!!!!!! WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dressed in Harley, but don't own one......

Actually I think it's a trend that folks are wearing Harley gear as a fashion statement. Sorta like name brand fashions.


Point to this story??? Be nice to folks, 'cause you never know who they are.
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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BOOTS,LEATHER VEST, LEATHER JACKET, LONG HAIR,TATTOO'S,CHAIN WALLET,AND AN ATTITUDE. "THE BIKER LOOK?"

BUT NO BIKE, GOT TO LOVE THOSE GUYS
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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Now he knows where to get a harley!
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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Isn't that amazing what seeing a guys Better bike does to someones attitude! T
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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I notice ALOT of people up here in Toronto wearing Harley clothes. It's a fashion thing I guess.
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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I thinkthe personyou described would best be characterized as a 'SCHMUCK' !!
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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I went to my storage unit to work on my bike. Pulled up to my unit there was a guy (in his van next to my unit)there dressedin a Harley shirt, Harley boots, etc. When I got out I spoke, and he basically grunted at me. (******* I said to myself)...Anyway, I opened my unit and he saw my Street Glide, his whole attitude changed, he was complimenting me on my bike etc, gave me a couple website to visit, and we talked for 10 mins. Finally I asked, "what do you ride". He said I have a Kawsawki!!!!!!!! WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dressed in Harley, but don't own one......

Actually I think it's a trend that folks are wearing Harley gear as a fashion statement. Sorta like name brand fashions.


Point to this story??? Be nice to folks, 'cause you never know who they are.
Did he have the 2 or 3 foot wide bar and sheild logo in the back window of his truck?
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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I saw about 50 of him at vinnies this weekend. I ride my bike almost daily and don't have any "biker" gear. I do have chaps I bought for rain but I have only used them twice... well.... I do have a wallet chain. I guess that makes me a biker! Damnit, got to throw that thing away.
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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I never wore Harley stuff until I bought one. Then when I sold my bike, I felt funny wearing t-shirts and leatherwhile not having a bike. I had so many t-shirts, I had to go buy another bike so I could start wearingthe t-shirts and leatheragain. Maybe he's just wishful thinking. Poor guy.
 
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Old May 5, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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My late cousin rode Harley's the last40 years of his life, but never wore the Harley clothes unless he was actually on his bike. He used to get a chuckle from all the young guys in town that were wearing Harley clothes but didn't even have a bike. One time I heard him tell a group of them that he wished he wouldn't have spent all his money on that damn bike of his so he could afford to wear those great Harley clothes.

I also know a guy who is in his thirties and has a killer Harley tattoo, but has never owned a bike of any kind.

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