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That's a good idea. Set that up and I'll come work for you. You can put a biker bar next door and a salvage yard out back...
... with a mechanic who pays you to beat him up .... no wait, I'm getting all these suggestions mixed up now 
"You can't believe everything you read on the internet" : William Shakespeare
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That's a good idea. Set that up and I'll come work for you. You can put a biker bar next door and a salvage yard out back...
Yep! If only I had "just a little" more money than I do, I'd sure jump on that alright, John!
Speakin' o' which...I recall that Derek said something a while back around here that there's a motorcycle museum someplace down in the deep south that was planning on moving to Prescott. I can't remember the name of it, but I recall Moe responding to the news that it was a shame that such a fine exhibit was moving away from his neck of the woods.
I wonder what the latest news is about that???
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Keep watching OCC and thinking thats the life....
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I'm sure it's great work if you can get it.
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Should be Riding
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Art from spare parts.
Soren
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I think the wall of death would suit you FJ... 
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I think the wall of death would suit you FJ...
What, are you trying to make me  ?
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I found the answer to my problems years ago..worked 43 years driving truck,divorced the not-so-little woman(3 of them!),retired to my 1200 s.f. home with truck,america,and now R3T..pension check on the first,SSIon 3rd wednesday,all bills electronically deducted from account..only need debit card and 4 days clothing and I am gone..laundry on 4th day..divorceing has taught me about downsizing and packing lite!!!The best job may be the one you got..just dont die or get hurt!!
life is good..I am retired..sold my America in 2008,bought a Rocket and sold that in 3/2013 and now own a new Triumph Bonneville T-100
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Bob wins.
Of course, that "job" takes most people 40-50 years of training...
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You could also have, either combined or separate, a do-it-yourself shop with tools and equipment for rent so that riders could work on their own bikes at your facility. Not everyone has a welding machine or drill press.
Love the idea! Right now I could use a service like that for some repair work I need to do on my truck.
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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The only problem with that is the problem with anything motorcycle related: insurance and liability.
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The Museum that is moving to Arizona is the Wheels Through Time Museum. It is currently located in Maggie Valley NC. I had the opportunity to visit this museum in October of 2008. It was one of the best transportation museums I have ever visited. 
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Depending on the riding population where you live, there could be a market for motorcycle storage.
Now that could be possible up there.
Insurance and liability shouldn't be too much, you could have the customers pay for it if they want it.
You might even get Soren to store his bike there 
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Thanks for the info, Chuck. I found their website and sent them an email asking if they're still planning on moving their museum to Prescott.
I'll let you folks know their answer in this thread as soon as I receive their response.
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Open a motorcycle escort service.-Funerals, graduations, whatever.
Keep your powder dry
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Open a motorcycle escort service.
YEAH!!! Send me over a long, lean, Italian model right away!!!
(like maybe a Ducati 1098....what the heck were YOU thinkin' anyway???)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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My retirement plan is to open a motorcycle only campground in north eastern Alabama... sort of a camp and breakfast package.... maybe dinner. Have a bunkhouse for those without a tent or traveling light. Close for the winter and play snowbird on my sailboat in the sunny south!
I'll be looking for a job in Huntsville in the next couple of years, and hopefully that will work out somewhat to plan...
later, Tom.
But, what do I know?
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There used to be a guy named Rip who rode around the country going to parties and writing a monthly photo column for a magazine about it.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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There used to be a guy named Rip who rode around the country going to parties and writing a monthly photo column for a magazine about it.
And thus soon afterward, the term "getting ripped at a party", entered the lexicon. 
(thanks for the setup there, GB) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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So we'll be seeing you at Dwight's for SWTF III, come the end of May
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For those interested, here's the answer from the people at the Wheels Through Time Museum about their possible move: __________________________________________ Hi Dwight, We closed on December 1, 2008 and are currently looking at a lot of options for the museum's future. Haven't made any relocation or re-opening plans yet, and are currently talking with a few folks at the state and federal level about the possibilities of staying in Maggie Valley. We'll be sure to keep our website updated as news develops. Thanks, and have a Happy New Year! Matt Walksler, PR Director Wheels Through Time Museum P.O. 790 / 62 Vintage Lane Maggie Valley, NC 28751 (828) 926-6266 mattw@wheelsthroughtime.com__________________________________________
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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DOH! Quote:
MOTORCYCLE SALVAGE YARD FOR SALE (ROUNDUP MONTANA)
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MAKING MONEY FROM HOME THEN THIS IS FOR YOU. I HAVE A LARGE INVENTORY OF MOTORCYCLES AND PARTS INCLUDING NEW OLD STOCK PARTS. ALL HAS BEEN KEPT IN LARGE STORAGE BUILDINGS OUT OF THE WEATHER. THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF STOCK, ALL IN GOOD SHAPE. ALL STOCK CAN BE VIEWED AND WILL ALL BE SOLD FOR ONE PRICE. THIS INCLUDES KAWASAKI, YAMAHA, HONDA, HARLEY, SUZUKI, POLARIS AND MORE. THIS WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR A BIKE ENTHUSIEST, OR BUSINESS PERSON. 1-406-323-3235 AARON FOR CONTACT. THE PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE
http://montana.craigslist.org/mcy/984030412.html
Too bad Roundup is a hole. 
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Too bad Roundup is a hole.
Yep! that IS too bad, John. AND I'm guessin' any place named after a best-selling HERBICIDE might NOT be a "lush Garden Of Eden"...right?! 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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