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anyone every ridden one of these?
i'm considering selling my Honda Shadow to invest in one, but i'd like to hear what folks think about them first
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PM bigsqueeze, he owns one.
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I've ridden motorcycles for over years. If you have a disability or are in your 70s, I can see buying one. I find it hard not to laugh out loud when I look at one.
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i don't care if someone laughs... i'm worried about the quality of the vehicle and their value
if i could find one for 6-7k i'd jump all over it
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They may be ugly, but they sure are expensive. Can't see a motorcycle having more than 2 wheels. If you need more, get a Miata convertible. Jerry
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all that's missing is a NAMBLA t-shirt.
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Buy a Gold Wing they aren't as gay.
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"Manus haec inimica tyrannis / Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" ~Algernon Sidney~
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I appreciate the question - a lot. After all, most of us started riding a trike at about 2 or 3, and later moved up to the 2 wheeled bike. Since then I have ridden everything from the old Harleys, an Indian Chief, a Norton Twin, a Vincent Black Shadow, two Triumphs, a BSA and later some of the good rice burners. Now, well past 70 and living way back on a tricky gravel road, but still wanting to ride, with my wife along - your inquiry rings the bells of practicality. Looking forward to some good experienced replies.
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My brother and I were pointing and laughing at them in the commercial over lunch. I've seen guys on real motorcycles ignore the standard "biker wave" when some guy on a Can Am tries to act like he's on a real motorcycle.
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I feel your pain Bro,but they are still Gay!!!
Its all right to be white!! Stupidity left unattended will run rampant Don't argue with stupid people, They will drag you down to their level and then win by experience
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Buy a Gold Wing they aren't as gay. Close. Why is it that everyone who rides one has antennas sticking out of their helmets. Must have abandonment issues.
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$25K, no track record, and not really a motorcycle. Buy a convertible
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$25K, no track record, and not really a motorcycle. Buy a convertible $25K for that piece of gay schit! On second thought, invest in one...they'll be rare collectors items soon.
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Talk about gay [bleep]! Makes me cringe whenever I see jackazzes do that stupid wave, no matter what they're riding!
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The only thing gayer than riding one of those would be worrying about what the "real bikers" think of you.
your flippant remarks which you so adeptly sling
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Agreed on the gay biker wave.
Whatever that thing is supposed to be I hope the owners enjoy them. But if you think it's a bike? Wow...
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Kinda reminds of the old joke about what a fat girl and a moped have in common? They're both fun to ride until your friends see you!...
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Talk about gay [bleep]! Makes me cringe whenever I see jackazzes do that stupid wave, no matter what they're riding! I've never understood the need to waive at another guy just because you're both on motorcycles. It's not worrying about what "real bikers" think of you on one...it's knowing what they think of you riding one. LOL GAY!
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All these posts and the guy still doesn't have an answer. Wow It is hard to get an answer to a question. Cheer NC
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Think he's getting the picture.
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