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Old 04-04-2011, 08:33 PM   #11
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I was talking about choppers in general. You know it was not a good ride for long distances. It was a pretty pretty princess bike. More looks than function. The fad you guys are on has definitely taken a turn to a more comfortable long distance ride. Even you have followed this trend. Just like I followed the DS trend that went on in my area.
I know... I'm just saying. I've rode many other bikes way less comfortable. And I know you and I while on different roads chose the same idea.

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There are some business decisions that aren't about employees. Closing the doors is sometimes one of them. It isn't done to be disrespectful to them - I'm quite sure the owners hearts are broken more by their dreams being shut down.

Bummer that another small company bit the dust.
But Sheldon wouldn't even make an official release even though he was asked directly by Cyril (respectable news format). He tells many dealerships that yes they are bankrupt but not his own receptionist. That's disrespectful.
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Old 04-04-2011, 09:26 PM   #12
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http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews...tegoryId=48447

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Old 04-04-2011, 09:31 PM   #13
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I know... I'm just saying. I've rode many other bikes way less comfortable. And I know you and I while on different roads chose the same idea.
I can think of a a few, I miss my CBR sometimes, but would not want to give up the comfort of the GS. LOL
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Old 04-05-2011, 09:29 AM   #14
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From the Wichita Eagle this morning....

http://www.kansas.com/2011/04/04/179...off-more.html#
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Old 04-05-2011, 10:11 AM   #15
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Was it Big Dog or American Iron Horse who had a bunch of frames cracking? I want to say AIH but I'm not sure.
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Old 04-05-2011, 10:15 AM   #16
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I keep thinking the thread is titled bdsm
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Old 04-05-2011, 02:32 PM   #17
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I keep thinking the thread is titled bdsm
That never closes or goes out of business.
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Old 04-05-2011, 05:51 PM   #18
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I heard gasmans safe word was "Big Dog"
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Moral of this story is everyone is fucked up no matter atheist or religious.
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Old 04-05-2011, 06:11 PM   #19
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I heard gasmans safe word was "Big Dog"
I heard his ballgag was official HD apparel
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Old 04-05-2011, 06:38 PM   #20
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I heard his ballgag was official HD apparel
Actually it says S & S & M
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