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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ko4qc
What a dumbass.....are we supposed to be impressed by a geezer holding the front brake and ruining his rear tire that was likely in a pool of oil?...
You mean as opposed to a younger "dumbass" holding his front brake on any other bike and ruining his rear tire, likely in a pool of oil to make himself look cool?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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I vote for cool
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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I love watching other guys beat on their own bikes. I love that we live in America and if they want to do it, I'm here to watch.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Maybe he was ready for a rear tire change.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Scooter_092196
I love watching other guys beat on their own bikes. I love that we live in America and if they want to do it, I'm here to watch.
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Why bitch about it...just watch, it's free entertainment.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Can't say I haven't done it before in my younger days! Dumb yeah maybe, but it was fun! It was about tire change time and more than a few beers as I recall lol! Ever been to the Suck Bang & Blow at MB? Now that's a show!!! LMAO!!!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ko4qc
What a dumbass.....are we supposed to be impressed by a geezer holding the front brake and ruining his rear tire that was likely in a pool of oil?...
I was impressed.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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I think the smoke really helps the look of that ugly fairing...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ko4qc
What a dumbass.....are we supposed to be impressed by a geezer holding the front brake and ruining his rear tire that was likely in a pool of oil?...
Whats the matter, havent figured out how to do it yourself? Bitter, Hater! Do what you want with yours and let everybody else do what they want with thiers! This is after all STILL (for now) a free country!
 
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