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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by hydrolock43
But i got a feeling i'm not on Howards Christmas card list anymore as of today. Somebody on here order them for me and i'll give you my stock 2010 Road Glide custom windshield?
Oh and pick the phone up and call him. I will bet my little windshield that he not only will take your call but also will tell you more than you need to know about suspensions. Trust all of us he doesn't bite.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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hydrolock43 Did you hear that "There's no such thing as bad publicity". I don't know who first said it, but it's a paraphrase of a famous witty aphorism said by Oscar Wilde, the poet and writer. "There is only one thing worse than being talked about and that is NOT being talked about."
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by FastHarley
hydrolock43 Did you hear that "There's no such thing as bad publicity". I don't know who first said it, but it's a paraphrase of a famous witty aphorism said by Oscar Wilde, the poet and writer. "There is only one thing worse than being talked about and that is NOT being talked about."
case in point, i have never heard of howard until about 10 mins ago and as soon as i get the funds, howard will be receiving a phone call to place an order...i may even call at some random time to test the 24/7 phone answering claim...like 8:01am when i normally get a "thanks for calling [insert big box store]. we are currently closed. our hours are 8am-5pm."
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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My biggest mistake ever was not taking howard up on an offer to test these Ohlins befor my run up the Alcan, wont happen again.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Ohlins shocks are top notch. In the racing world cars or motorcycles the shocks are the best in the business.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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My biggest mistake ever was not taking howard up on an offer to test these Ohlins befor my run up the Alcan, wont happen again.
I am glad you did not because my *** is comfortable and yours was not...Sorry. I was going to let you test these, Amy tested them locally on her bike. I just re-did them for the Dyna & 30 mm cartridge system (forks). I was going to let you use the new #6 to ride up there. We would have put an end to the controversy on that one. It would be a little unusual to have actual people who are not "shading" the truth and from a person who actually rides and has no hidden addenda.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by smokinfromshootin
case in point, i have never heard of howard until about 10 mins ago and as soon as i get the funds, howard will be receiving a phone call to place an order...i may even call at some random time to test the 24/7 phone answering claim...like 8:01am when i normally get a "thanks for calling [insert big box store]. we are currently closed. our hours are 8am-5pm."
You might try a little earlier as I am usually on the computer @ least 6:30 am chatting with NZ or Australia. It is 10:30 pm & I am just winding down.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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Well Howard, I have a feeling my next ride will be longer and harder than this last one, will be looking at the HID and shocks for the Ultra as soon as I get my Dyna cams, exhaust, and tune done. I thought about you and these Ohlins 72 hours straight, up through the Yukon, BC, Alberta and Alaska. The lights would have helped also I did a lot of night and bad weather riding in Moose/Bear/Bison/Deer/Elk country. Hope to see ya soon for breakfast or lunch Howard.

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I am glad you did not because my *** is comfortable and yours was not...Sorry. I was going to let you test these, Amy tested them locally on her bike. I just re-did them for the Dyna & 30 mm cartridge system (forks). I was going to let you use the new #6 to ride up there. We would have put an end to the controversy on that one. It would be a little unusual to have actual people who are not "shading" the truth and from a person who actually rides and has no hidden addenda.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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I just started sorting out things and my work load is somewhat clearing up. How about stopping by and be the first to ride the new 30 mm forks & #6? You need not write it up as this is strictly pleasure for now. I am building and selling one of my computers to my friend in Lake Weir, may drop it off once I figure out how to lash it down on the back.
 

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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Howard I will have to do it next weekend, my buddy Phil got hit by a Yammy on 42, pretty bad shape have to head over to Naples this weekend to see him with the crew. I am looking for ward to actually seeing this equipment in real life. Didnt know you had forks also.
 
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