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Old 12-22-2006, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by John Holmes III View Post
If I had to explain..........

I will say this, I can ride through the city without attracting undue attention because I know how to properly modulate the throttle. I don't rev it up at lights either.

As for the "(wow, it must take a REAL man to operate such a dangerous, noisy bike! i think i want to hop in bed with him!) ... imagined thoughts of a woman standing nearby as the loud harley rider roars by" comment:

I don't even have footpegs for a passenger, and run a solo seat, and I mostly ride alone and at night, in the middle of nowhere. The only *****es that see and hear me have four legs.
ok. there is ONE mufflerless harley rider who doesnt make loud noises at stop lights.

loved brian's comment about the legs!

and john's response.

and i STILL see no justification for allowing no muffs.

tom w
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