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Why do they call it The Skunk?
« on: December 02, 2012, 10:25:15 PM »

Who picked skunk when there's so many other options.

We call our Road Glides "Sharks" so why don't we call them Orcas?


Or Penguines?


Or how about The Panda?


Or maybe "The Cow".... but we can talk about Moo-Glides on a different thread.


Or maybe The Lemur?


There's also the obvious but understandably wrong answer!


Sorry, but this is the type of stuff that keeps me up at night.  :devilish:
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2012, 10:37:26 PM »

I wouldn't let it keep you up! At least no one will be following too close.

Besides, we already have a Moo!

Just enjoy!
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2012, 10:48:20 PM »

The Cow was already taken. Back in the 90s there was a Softail with black and white leather bags. It was quickly called "The Cow Bike".

Orca wouldn't be bad. Panda and Lemur,... Not so sure. On the other hand you could be riding a "Casper" as in The Friendly Ghost", a "Nemo" as in Finding Nemo, or "Duracell" as in battery. Would you like to ride a "Watermelon, Cherry or Jalapeño"? How about a "Banana or Tangarine"?

Skunk is not bad.
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2012, 10:51:30 PM »

      It is wonderful that we ponder and debate the great issues of our time and generation.  On the other hand, you have to do something on a rainy day.   :huepfenlol2:
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2012, 11:02:22 PM »

The Cow was already taken. Back in the 90s there was a Softail with black and white leather bags. It was quickly called "The Cow Bike".

Yep, got one of them too. Or at least my wife does. My daughter wants it to be hers! :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2012, 08:49:43 AM »

I call mine the Skunk.  However the tag is a little different



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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2012, 09:14:59 AM »

Dave, dem Yankee's or da west coast'ers may not know what dat dare polecat be, don ya know... ;D
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2012, 12:16:26 PM »

Dave, dem Yankee's or da west coast'ers may not know what dat dare polecat be, don ya know... ;D

You mean this is not it?   :huepfenlol2:  Here I thought he was musical.   ::)
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2012, 12:40:34 PM »

Polecat, wasn't he the genocidal leader of The Khymer Rouge?

I didn't know he rode a Harley.
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2012, 01:06:48 PM »

I find it curious that some cvo's garner unique names while others don't...  the 09 SERG's for example; none of the three colors got named....
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2012, 01:07:57 PM »

Who picked skunk when there's so many other options.

I propose that I did!  Well, at least I like to think I did.  

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=64798.0

Reply #4.  
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2012, 01:25:45 PM »

Polecat, wasn't he the genocidal leader of The Khymer Rouge?

I didn't know he rode a Harley.

Mark, ya can't use dem big ol' words for sum of us'ns frum da hills of TN.  Genocidal, ain't dat da new terlet cleaner from Proctor and Gamble?

Kidding....BTW, have fun on the ride the 23rd...anytime you are in the East Tennessee area, give us a shout.  Some wonderful ridin' roads along with eating establishments. 
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2012, 01:49:05 PM »

The Cow was already taken. Back in the 90s there was a Softail with black and white leather bags. It was quickly called "The Cow Bike".

Orca wouldn't be bad. Panda and Lemur,... Not so sure. On the other hand you could be riding a "Casper" as in The Friendly Ghost", a "Nemo" as in Finding Nemo, or "Duracell" as in battery. Would you like to ride a "Watermelon, Cherry or Jalapeño"? How about a "Banana or Tangarine"?

Skunk is not bad.

Yes, we referred to that model as the "MooGlide" and I personally prefer Orca over Skunk, but I don't own one so to each THEIR own.   ;D

But I DO ride a Duracell and love it!
« Last Edit: December 03, 2012, 01:51:53 PM by Grizzly »
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2012, 04:52:08 PM »

I am just glad to ride it and really don't care what I call it..... On second thought I do want to call it "Mine"! ;D
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Re: Why do they call it The Skunk?
« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2012, 06:09:14 PM »

Yep, got one of them too. Or at least my wife does. My daughter wants it to be hers! :2vrolijk_21:

I want your daughter :) she can have my bike lol
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