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Birchr i here yea i just wish i was the one to give it to him.

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So...you went to a Harley dealer and DIDN'T expect to get ripped off?

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Good line there, Chet.

Actually, to tell ya the truth, I'm a little surprised to hear the theft of Rob's helmet actually happened at a Harley dealership.

Ya see, most the Harley riders I see around THESE here parts seem to disdain even the THOUGHT of wearin' a "brain bucket".

(...yep, it seems they think that there little doo-rag they're a-wearin' on their noggins will do the trick IF/WHEN one of these 85 y/o Arizona retires makes that sudden and unannounced left turn right in front of 'em...gotta admit though that in MOST cases those helmets WOULD kinda clash with the REST of those little pirate outfits they wear...I mean, I don't know about YOU, but I SURE don't remember Errol Flynn or any of his shipmates ever wearin' a helmet in that old movie "Captain Blood"...for you kids around here, THAT flick is in B&W, and so ya probably have never watched that one before, huh!)

Btw Rob, sorry to hear ya got ripped-off...and evidently NOT because you purchased any of those over-priced Harley products!

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I usually leave my helmet on the ground between the kick stand and the front tire,(can't fall if it's on the ground)...

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+1

I lock mine/ours to our bikes with a small diameter (1/8") cable (about two feet long when unrolled) and a $2 lock, BUT NEVER WHEN AT A DEALERSHIP OR RALLY!

Guess that's ONE MORE CHANGE I'll need to make!

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Thieves are the worst. Usually, I try to think up an "appropriate" and creative punishment for scumbags. You know, like...the Boston bomber is put into prison...when he is put in, he is told that somewhere along the path to his cell and bathroom/rec area there is a bomb planted, which will be set off at random one of these days, set to blow his legs off. Then, after a few nerve wracking months, BLOW HIS LEGS OFF! Finally, he can spend the rest of his worthless life crawling through prison on his stumps. Can't think of anything appropriate for the helmet thief. But I know one of you fella's can!

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This is a person the needs training wheels to sit in a Lazy Boy.

So, true to her word, Robin signs up for the MSF Beginner (what comes before beginner?) Class. From what my instructor friend told me, when they got out on the course she found the tamest mount available (that's fair). Once she overcame inertia and achieved forward momentum, she actually abandoned her 250cc steed as it was in motion. Jumped right off that sucker.

Completely shaken from her near death experience she declared that she was done. No more of this senseless piloting of two wheeled objects of death for her. The motorcycle, minus a rider, actually completed more of the MSF class than did MWIF.

I think we are all much safer for her decision.

Besides, another larda$$ on a Soft Tail...it's just not right.

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And then make them pay restitution for a brand new one. Then you allow the victim to go into their home and take something they want what ever it is.

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I have to point out that this kind of punishment won't work for the majority of thieving scumbags. The aren't gong to have any money and they probably don't have anything in their scummy homes that one would want.

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I here yea about over priced some of those bikes were 30 grand. Here in pa your lucky to get 4 months riding in a good year.

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I gotta say BS to that one homeboy! I ride all year unless there is snow on the roads. And I carry my helmet with me whenever I let my bike set.

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And then make them pay restitution for a brand new one. Then you allow the victim to go into their home and take something they want what ever it is.

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I have to point out that this kind of punishment won't work for the majority of thieving scumbags. The aren't gong to have any money and they probably don't have anything in their scummy homes that one would want.

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Well Rich, wouldn't THIS all be incumbent upon what kinda drugs you're into???

(...uh huh, ya see IF you happen to be, say, a Methhead, then MY bet is you're VERY likely to find some measure of restitution within the confines of those who have stolen from ya, RIGHT?!

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This is a person the needs training wheels to sit in a Lazy Boy.

So, true to her word, Robin signs up for the MSF Beginner (what comes before beginner?) Class. From what my instructor friend told me, when they got out on the course she found the tamest mount available (that's fair). Once she overcame inertia and achieved forward momentum, she actually abandoned her 250cc steed as it was in motion. Jumped right off that sucker.

Completely shaken from her near death experience she declared that she was done. No more of this senseless piloting of two wheeled objects of death for her. The motorcycle, minus a rider, actually completed more of the MSF class than did MWIF.

I think we are all much safer for her decision.

Besides, another larda$$ on a Soft Tail...it's just not right.

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Now that's some FUNNY stuff. I've got a friend (HD rider) who has a wife who I think is going to be in the same boat. He bought her a 800 sporty last week. I think she want's to be a "badass biker b. I doubt she ever had much experience even with a bicycle. I've got a feeling that she is gonna change her mind when she actually tries to ride the thing. She is about 5 ft. 3 and more mouth than anything. Still, if I'm wrong, more power to her.

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Btw Chet, I agree with Rich here. That WAS a funny story there, and of course primarily 'cause it's SO freakin' TRUE...and true to form.

Reminds me of the time I was sittin' out front of a Starbucks with a cup o' Joe in my hands. These two Fat Bob riders, a wife/husband "pirate" combination, come ridin' up right in front of me and start to park their bikes.

The "little woman" was havin' ONE HELL of time tryin' to back her bike up into a parkin' space that was right next to where my BA was parked. And so, after her husband parks his bike, he jumps off it and runs over to help her park hers.

After they're done, they walked past me and I said(and I'm SURE you know by NOW how I'm not a "shy guy")..."Hmmmm, looks like that motorcycle might be a little too big and heavy for the Mrs. there, huh?! Ya know, maybe if you or her would've bought somethin' a little lighter and more maneuverable like that nice lookin' Triumph sittin' there, she might not have this here kinda problem anymore!"

(...needless to say, all I received in return was the ol' stink-eye...yep, ya know what they say, "Unsolicited advice is seldom welcomed!!!)

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...But I suppose I'd would just be taken for a dick.

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Aah, C'MON Rich! Join the CLUB here, dude! Who KNOWS?! YOU might enjoy bein' as big a one as evidently "some people" think I AM!!!

(...OOPS, sorry..."my bad" again)



Btw Rich, as you note, my "rule-of-thumb" in this regard(the regard of riding a motorcycle too big and heavy too either not being able to lift back upright after a fall OR one in which you can't push the sucker at least a 1/4 mile down the road, NOT the 'rule-of-thumb" about bein' a "dick") is much like yours!

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Im not your homeboy

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Yeah your right. Fellow citizen then? Lmao.

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This is a person the needs training wheels to sit in a Lazy Boy.

So, true to her word, Robin signs up for the MSF Beginner (what comes before beginner?) Class. From what my instructor friend told me, when they got out on the course she found the tamest mount available (that's fair). Once she overcame inertia and achieved forward momentum, she actually abandoned her 250cc steed as it was in motion. Jumped right off that sucker.

Completely shaken from her near death experience she declared that she was done. No more of this senseless piloting of two wheeled objects of death for her. The motorcycle, minus a rider, actually completed more of the MSF class than did MWIF.

I think we are all much safer for her decision.

Besides, another larda$$ on a Soft Tail...it's just not right.

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Now that's some FUNNY stuff. I've got a friend (HD rider) who has a wife who I think is going to be in the same boat. He bought her a 800 sporty last week. I think she want's to be a "badass biker b. I doubt she ever had much experience even with a bicycle. I've got a feeling that she is gonna change her mind when she actually tries to ride the thing. She is about 5 ft. 3 and more mouth than anything. Still, if I'm wrong, more power to her.

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Btw Chet, I agree with Rich here. That WAS a funny story there, and of course primarily 'cause it's SO freakin' TRUE...and true to form.

Reminds me of the time I was sittin' out front of a Starbucks with a cup o' Joe in my hands. These two Fat Bob riders, a wife/husband "pirate" combination, come ridin' up right in front of me and start to park their bikes.

The "little woman" was havin' ONE HELL of time tryin' to back her bike up into a parkin' space that was right next to where my BA was parked. And so, after her husband parks his bike, he jumps off it and runs over to help her park hers.

After they're done, they walked past me and I said(and I'm SURE you know by NOW how I'm not a "shy guy")..."Hmmmm, looks like that motorcycle might be a little too big and heavy for the Mrs. there, huh?! Ya know, maybe if you or her would've bought somethin' a little lighter and more maneuverable like that nice lookin' Triumph sittin' there, she might not have this here kinda problem anymore!"

(...needless to say, all I received in return was the ol' stink-eye...yep, ya know what they say, "Unsolicited advice is seldom welcomed!!!)

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Im not your homeboy

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Yeah your right. Fellow citizen then? Lmao.

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Aah, THERE'S my other "fan" around here!

(...howdy Mike...how's tricks???)

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I gotta say BS to that one homeboy!

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"Well, obviously we have a thief in Lincoln Park. He's climbin' on yo motosickels, he's snatchin' yo helmet up, tryin' to get crack for 'em. So y'all need to hide yo keys, hide yo wife, and hide yo helmets cause they rippin' everybody off out here." -Antoine Dodson



Now run tell THAT!, HOMEBOY!