Topic: Trouble in the neighborhood (Read 8026 times)

Twolanerider · « **on:** October 22, 2004, 02:31:23 AM »

Had a little trouble here in the neighborhood this evening. All started with some new neighbors that moved in a couple houses down about three weeks ago. One of them is a rider. With something of an attitude.

I noticed a lot of looks at the new bike. Finally one evening as I pulled in there was "company" waiting for me in the driveway. Asked if I "want to race?" I could tell just by the look that this might be trouble and the attitude was certainly being thrown about. Trying to nip things in the bud I responded that I only race for pink slips. Figured that upping the ante would put an end to the problem.

In the intervening couple of weeks there have been other incidents and remarks. Attempts to "play" or mix in traffic as I'd go through the neighborhood. Inciteful comments. That kind of stuff.

This evening when I pulled in I'm met by a waving pink slip. "Can we race now?"

Having had enough of this I said yes. Figured it was time to put an end to the hassles. I say it'll be two passes out of three figuring the endurance of the new machine would make this a mechanism to turn the odds in my favor. By the time we're lined up there are even some other neighbors out watching. It was all terribly unseemly actually.

When all is said and done the new 7 year old girl in the neighborhood from two houses down had taken me two passes out of three. Pink Schwinn versus red Harley Davidson racing from driveway to driveway on a three front yard long road course. I had to go in and find something that was pinkish to give her to match the school pass form she'd offered up as her side of the wager. I just hate defeat. Especially when most of the neighbors are rooting for the other guy.....

Tony - www.1700cc.co.uk · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2004, 04:18:10 AM »

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When all is said and done the new 7 year old girl in the neighborhood from two houses down had taken me two passes out of three.

Glave · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2004, 09:13:39 AM »

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When all is said and done the new 7 year old girl in the neighborhood from two houses down had taken me two passes out of three.

naitram · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2004, 10:19:18 AM »

was this the offending scoot?

the O`Fender · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2004, 10:24:12 AM »

I love [smiley=smitten.gif] this place in the morning [smiley=sleeping.gif]

110tHunDer · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2004, 10:59:45 AM »

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was this the offending scoot?

How about a photo of the intimidating rider to go along with?

mfgreen · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2004, 11:23:04 AM »

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was this the offending scoot?

yeah yeah, a Mary Kay version of a CVO wil be next?

naitram · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2004, 01:09:30 PM »

Glave · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2004, 01:53:44 PM »

Naitram

ROFLMAO (rolling on floor laughing my a** off)

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A true Harley [smiley=angel.gif] She's [smiley=gorgeous.gif] I might just [smiley=love_1.gif]

Gotta love this site man!

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mr_magoo · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2004, 02:52:56 PM »

Twolanerider thanks that was great I needed something to pick up my crappy friday. [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #10 on:** October 22, 2004, 05:01:05 PM »

It's sad when even ersatz riding buddies enjoy your disgrace at the feet of a seven year old pigtail betokened bully girl [smiley=7.gif]

JCZ · « **Reply #11 on:** October 22, 2004, 08:16:10 PM »

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It's sad when even ersatz riding buddies enjoy your disgrace at the feet of a seven year old pigtail betokened bully girl [smiley=7.gif]

Some funny chit Twolane! [smiley=7.gif]

Tony - www.1700cc.co.uk · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2004, 08:46:04 PM »

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I look forward to riding with all you guys.....even you Tony!

I was listening to some friends over dinner tonight. They we saying some stuff about 80% of Americans not having a passport. Someone, tell me that this is hogwash ....

Anyway if any of you lot are daft enough and take the trouble to visit this wet and windy God forsaken place. Then I will be daft enough and it will be no trouble, to put you (and your "man-servant" ) up for a few days.

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I am not kiding! A friend of mine from Florida flew his Fatboy over this year for a jaunt.

Not all at once though. I haven't got a garage like AK's !

I do know other grown-ups who I ride with but most of us are quite childish. [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

I live 3 miles from Blackpol (see below).

Tony - www.1700cc.co.uk · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2004, 09:15:47 PM »

Oh ... and I forgot to tell you it is an ideal opportunity to get out those "loud trousers" ...

http://www.linksgolfstandrews.com/england/midwest_play_main.htm

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Twolanerider · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2004, 09:47:55 PM »

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Then I will be daft enough and it will be no trouble, to put you (and your "man-servant" ) up for a few days.

Blackpool? That's like the UK version of Coney Island or Ocean City [smiley=7.gif] . Definitely a generous invitation! You're obviously a gentleman and a scholar [smiley=beerchug.gif] .

Y'know what Tony? It wouldn't surprise me if 80% of Americans were without passport. What's the old line? Something like "with a British passport and the Yankee dollar you can go anyplace." Well, most Americans don't worry a lot about going anyplace else. Part of it may be that we're a big country. Part of it may also be that we don't look beyond the horizon as much as we should.

In any case, at least some of our passports have got a few electronic scans to their name. And riding old England would be a bonny trip too. Something to think about all winter [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] . But what the hell would it take to fly a bike over as freight ? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] That's almost a frightening thought.......

JCZ · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2004, 09:54:08 PM »

I don't have a passport but I've been all over the North American continent (U.S., Canada and Mexico) without one.

Tony - www.1700cc.co.uk · « **Reply #16 on:** October 22, 2004, 10:21:46 PM »

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Blackpool?

Twolanerider · « **Reply #17 on:** October 22, 2004, 11:07:12 PM »

What I would like to see in England? Oh my. A battlefield full of female warriors led by Queeen Boudica and adorned in the uniform of her day? (and all lined up for rides on the back of my bike?)

JC, like you I've been lucky enough to have been over most of the country and across all the bordering Canadian provinces at some time or another. As much as I've enjoyed some of the foreign travel I suppose I'm pretty thoroughly American as I still thoroughly enjoy running around our necks of the woods. If I went to look at the little map sewn on the back of my vest it'd show having rolled to some greater or lesser extent in all the continental US except for Idaho and South Carolina. Not really sure how they got missed on various trips. But I guess they did [smiley=confused5.gif] .

110tHunDer · « **Reply #18 on:** October 23, 2004, 01:48:33 AM »

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Some funny chit Twolane! [smiley=7.gif]

Tony - www.1700cc.co.uk · « **Reply #19 on:** October 23, 2004, 06:41:05 AM »

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What I would like to see in England?

110tHunDer · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2004, 09:01:29 AM »

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I think that my Missus is a direct decendant of Boudicca. She frightens the s@?t out of me sometimes and definately has the capacity to bite the heads of chickens.

Uh, and you want us to stay with you if we come? [smiley=nervous.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #21 on:** October 23, 2004, 11:32:06 AM »

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I think that my Missus is a direct decendant of Boudicca. She frightens the s@?t out of me sometimes and definately has the capacity to bite the heads of chickens.

But look on the bright side Tony.

Tony - www.1700cc.co.uk · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2004, 11:38:27 AM »

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Uh, and you want us to stay with you if we come? [smiley=nervous.gif]

You will be OK 103. I only unchain her for an hour on Wednesdays! [smiley=pimp2.gif]

Tony - www.1700cc.co.uk · « **Reply #23 on:** October 23, 2004, 12:08:16 PM »

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But look on the bright side Tony.

Tony - www.1700cc.co.uk · « **Reply #24 on:** December 13, 2004, 06:58:52 PM »

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TwoLane, I have currently got the dealer putting my case for warranty flexibility to Moco. All concerned seem to agree that a 16,000 twenty six month old bike shouldn't fail like this. See this post for more detail;

http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=eg_gen;action=display;num=1090005372;start=29#29

I am poleased to report that those nice people at Harley Davidson UK picked up my parts bill for new flywheels & crank, pistons, barrels, etc. I just had to pay the labour which makes me make more like chucking my well earned wonga at extras for the SEEG.

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