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Reply #15 on: August 06, 2013, 11:33:39 pm
"Goes off in a huff"?
I bet he didn't go far!

The Huff was the low cost model made by one of the worst companies to ever make a automobile. :(

  Everything about it was cheaper and it was a rare day when it wouldn't break down and leave the driver stranded 3 miles from his starting point.  The only good thing about it was it was pretty easy to walk the 3 miles back to get some help.

Of course the top of the line from that company wasn't much better.
Surely you've heard of all of the people who spent days "laboring under a Dilemma"?  ;D :o ;D

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Reply #16 on: August 07, 2013, 03:02:30 am
Yeah, well here's another...
All the aforementioned distinguished gentlemen have been a fair boon to me, too.
I've been a helicopter tech for 25 years, but the RE is a whole new game to me. They've all helped me over the first few humps and I can't imagine riding anything else (well, maybe one  :) ), or hanging with a better bunch!
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Reply #17 on: August 07, 2013, 04:54:00 pm
I loved British bikes, Yes they broke & leaked. The Hinkley Triumphs are more JAPANESE in nature than British, heavy & brutish. The original Meridian Twin Triumph Weighed in with the Enfield, & handled like magic.  I'd accept the new triumph as a gift, but wouldn't BUY one.
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Reply #18 on: August 07, 2013, 05:55:10 pm
I will admit I liked my Triples. The twins?...not so much.
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Reply #19 on: August 08, 2013, 02:58:25 am
Late to the party, but three cheers from me to all my new imaginary friends here on the forum!  It's been a great year, thanks to everyone's help...   8)


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Reply #20 on: August 10, 2013, 04:32:41 am
I'd have to agree with everything in this thread. Already been helped by the "Old Hands" aka the guys who know their poop-ola. Never been made to feel like an idiot either, though easily could have been. I have a Toyota FJ Cruiser and used to get on that forum too. Learned a lot, but this crowd here on the Enfield forum just seem to be really tops. Merci


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Reply #21 on: August 10, 2013, 10:43:27 am
damn straight. this forum is gold. i wish i could help out somewhere, but still new to it really. everytime ive posted anything regarding fixing something, one of you guys chimes in asap. im so greatful. thanks again.


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Reply #22 on: August 10, 2013, 11:11:09 am
damn straight. this forum is gold. i wish i could help out somewhere, but still new to it really. everytime ive posted anything regarding fixing something, one of you guys chimes in asap. im so greatful. thanks again.

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True story. I wouldn't be where I am now (with RE) without the help and contributions of fellow members on this forum. The regular members have been a great help. Thanks everyone, and I hope this community goes a long way in to the future.
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Reply #23 on: August 10, 2013, 02:10:50 pm
Definitely a great group.....too many to name.  Several have moved on but Ducati Scotty, Arizoni, Bare, Ace, Ice, GHG, ScooterBob still show up in a flash whenever anyone needs help. I would like to add my personal thanks as well.
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Reply #24 on: August 10, 2013, 09:47:26 pm
+1

This forum is special. Really, if alone for that, one should have a bullet.  ;D
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Reply #25 on: August 11, 2013, 09:46:17 am
its really helped cut down my porn addiction too, so thanks again! i love reading about RE stuff - more than porn even.


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Reply #26 on: August 11, 2013, 03:36:09 pm
Substituting one addiction for another...  Not sure if that's good or not, but glad to have you here regardless ;)

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Reply #27 on: August 12, 2013, 01:37:27 am
Its just a different motion with the right hand. Similar grip tho.  ;D
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Reply #28 on: August 12, 2013, 03:23:47 am
hahaha


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Reply #29 on: August 12, 2013, 04:48:57 pm
A pilot I work with refers to it as "a stiff control".
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