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Like going to town to watch a hanging
« on: March 22, 2015, 08:16:25 PM »
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11022513


Have heard of this before. Don't particularly like the idea :(

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Re: Like going to town to watch a hanging
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2015, 09:49:52 PM »
The XS11 was one of the great motors. What a ridiculous waste.
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Re: Like going to town to watch a hanging
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2015, 10:24:08 PM »
I don't get it.

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Re: Like going to town to watch a hanging
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2015, 06:39:41 AM »
I think it would be interesting to watch a motor "cease" up  ::)

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Re: Like going to town to watch a hanging
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2015, 06:41:42 AM »
Man you could make some good money selling squares!  Probably enough for a down payment on a new bike.

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Re: Like going to town to watch a hanging
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2015, 02:57:13 PM »
Be more fun to leave it filled with oil then pin the throttle back. Would last longer and make it more interesting.

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Re: Like going to town to watch a hanging
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2015, 07:56:40 PM »
I couldn't destroy any motorcycle for entertainment. Destroying something that was designed for enjoyment. It makes me wonder how many SOHC 4 bikes died that way. Maybe that's what bugs me about it the most. I try to make them live again, rather than kill them.  JMO.

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Re: Like going to town to watch a hanging
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2015, 11:52:56 AM »
I couldn't destroy any motorcycle for entertainment. Destroying something that was designed for enjoyment. It makes me wonder how many SOHC 4 bikes died that way. Maybe that's what bugs me about it the most. I try to make them live again, rather than kill them.  JMO.

I think most of us feel the same way!  :o
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Re: Like going to town to watch a hanging
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2015, 02:42:15 PM »
I couldn't destroy any motorcycle for entertainment. Destroying something that was designed for enjoyment. It makes me wonder how many SOHC 4 bikes died that way. Maybe that's what bugs me about it the most. I try to make them live again, rather than kill them.  JMO.

I think most of us feel the same way!  :o


Amen Sir 8)