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« on: December 03, 2011, 01:00:10 PM »
Yeah, I've heard it all before . . . . ..

However, this followed me home today

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« on: December 03, 2011, 01:00:10 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2011, 01:45:28 PM »
This is cool.  A bike to ride in the snow.
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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2011, 02:03:39 PM »
You and this bike will coexist spendidly.  Just sayin'.   Lol  Congrats on the new ride.
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« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2011, 02:14:56 PM »
Nothing wrong with that.   Bigsmile

Come to think of it, that's a good description of me.   Lol
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« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2011, 02:31:08 PM »
Did you have to pay extra for the Pooly suspension? :pokestick:



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« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2011, 02:52:57 PM »


Quote from: bomber on December 03, 2011, 01:00:10 PM

Yeah, I've heard it all before . . . . ..


 Lol


Quote from: wibornz on December 03, 2011, 01:45:28 PM

This is cool.  A bike to ride in the snow.


Not from the looks of the tires that are on there now.


Oh ya, nice bike. Riding tomarrow?
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« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2011, 03:02:28 PM »
 Bigok  Congrats ....

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« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2011, 03:02:28 PM »

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« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2011, 03:21:15 PM »
Nice!
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« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2011, 05:55:07 PM »
I wouldn't complain if that followed me home, either.
Looks like fun - no matter what the snobs say,
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« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2011, 05:59:26 PM »
Looks like you got it on the stand; what's it still need?
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« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2011, 06:00:31 PM »
Bravo.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2011, 08:07:08 PM »
Pooly suspension stinks.
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« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2011, 08:26:05 PM »
Nice work Mr. bomber.  I have really enjoyed by DS.   Thumbsup
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« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2011, 08:59:29 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2011, 02:02:44 AM »
The word is envy.
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« Reply #15 on: December 04, 2011, 06:52:56 AM »
Quote from: Mr.Black on December 04, 2011, 02:02:44 AM

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« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2011, 07:29:05 AM »
The STN crowd is going all DS and I'm hoping to join next summer. Looks like you're gonna have a fun 2012, Bomber
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« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2011, 09:57:47 AM »
the pooly suspension was thrown in gratis ;-}

it needs some attention (mostlyt maintenance), but it's pretty much what I was looking for -- a well worn but nicely functioning Killer . . . . .

Next summer, the adventure will be Twits on the TWAT . . . . .

05 is exactly right! good eye!
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« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2011, 11:12:27 AM »
I tried Pooly suspenders on my 650 twin, they sucked!  Lol  Congrats on the big thump-- you gonna ride all 540 miles of the trans-Sconnie in one trip?
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« Reply #19 on: December 04, 2011, 11:49:53 AM »
I get it now.  You see a peer ride a shitty 650 bike to a coffee meet and you were gleaning with envy from the inside.  'I need to slum it too...'
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