 Never ridden in the rain... or the dark????
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Last night, my wife showed me an ad on craigslist for a bike that had "never been in the rain" see these all the time, tells me the bike was probably not out of the garage much in the summertime here. Although I do not care about a little rain, I can see where this MIGHT be an interesting point to some potential buyers. But notably, this bike has also "Never been ridden in the dark." Is this to suggest that there is no mole or bat related damage to the bike? 
Thom
I might be wrong, I sometimes am.
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Maybe just making the point that garage queen isn't owned by a vampire either.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Obviously does not live in the UK then 
Ray(UK)
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Maybe just making the point that garage queen isn't owned by a vampire either.
Not my bike then!!!!
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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Obviously does not live in the UK then
Bike for sale in the UK
Never riden in dry weather or seen daylight.... 
Arsenalfan. AKA Mark Able
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"Never been ridden in the dark."
maybeascaredybikekindofbike
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Should just say never ridden.
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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I wonder if they left out the part about -- "Dropped from trailer / pickup height 11 times."
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Should be Riding
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More like, "Never hoisted with backhoe".  
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Or, Motorcycle for sale. Added accessories include, Attached Beer Keg 
Arsenalfan. AKA Mark Able
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423-424-4000
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Wonder if it was ever washed?? Water is water. (How's that for a profound statement??)
More flags
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But notably, this bike has also "Never been ridden in the dark."
Obviously the motorcycle in question here must have been manufactured some time ago on the British Isles and has always been owned and solely operated by a well-bred englishman, because as we all know..."A gentleman does not motor about after dark!"-*
(*-this acccording to a certain Mr. Joseph Lucas, anyway)
Last edited by Dwight; 07/15/2008 1:26 PM.
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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Or, Motorcycle for sale. Added accessories include, Attached Beer Keg
Attached beer keg and attached house.
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Or, Motorcycle for sale. Added accessories include, Attached Beer Keg
Attached beer keg and attached house.
Or one lady owner - never ridden due to below knee amputation.
Before the war on terror, if I saw an unattended package I used to think "I'll be having that!"
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John 06 America Mulberry\Silver
"Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time"
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Seems like every time I ride to work it rains, regardless of what the weather man says.
Guys will say, "Man, I don't feel like working tomorrow, hope we rain out. Anthony, ride your bike."
As for the dark, I never hardly intend to ride in the dark, but because of the strange bar/time phenomenon/wormhole, seems like it's always dark when I head it home.
God give me work, until my life shall end
And life, until my work is done.
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I ride in the dark all the time. Should I shine bright lights on my bike to counter the effects of darkness? If I ever sell it (God forbid), should I disclose this information?
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Obviously does not live in the UK then
Bike for sale in the UK
Never riden in dry weather or seen daylight....
Fidelis et Fortis
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This kinda reminds me of the very pretty Sportster for sale down the street from me. Been sitting there uncovred for over a week now 24hrs a day.I stopped to lookat it today just to see how many miles. Coulldnt tell got one of the digital odometers.But I'm starting to think the owner is hoping it will get stolen.
The percentage you're paying is too high-priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
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