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Reply #15 on: June 08, 2009, 02:00:20 pm
 I've said a few times that I likely wouldn't buy a new RE but I have to admit, the C5 has made me rethink that.
 
 I hope to get to ride one before long as it seems to be a very competant creation with keeping the old character while moving forward.
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Reply #16 on: June 10, 2009, 04:04:13 am
While Scotch is a good subject and I can attest to Scooter Bobs love of the subject, It is time to actually throw you a bone.
The first container of C-5's is in port. It is being held up for a Dept. of Agriculture inspection. They are most likely looking at  the documentation that says the wooden crates have been properly fumigated. We don't see this as a big deal or delay.............although this did happen to us with a container of sidecars last year and that took 6 months to straighten out. I am very confidant that the paperwork is correct and we will see them released soon. Then a trip by truck from the port to a railcar. After that delivery in Minneapolis/. St. Paul and then a truck to CMW. Then Tim and Michail unload the containers. (Normally after this it takes about two days before they will speak civilly to us.) then we start shipping, We report you decide.
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Reply #17 on: June 10, 2009, 09:25:57 am
All those sexy C5's in wooden boxes being prodded by govt. inspectors!
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Reply #18 on: June 10, 2009, 11:59:39 am
Thanks Kevin, I'm glad to know for sure they are here. I can hold on a few more days ;D
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Reply #19 on: June 12, 2009, 12:10:16 am
Are those bikes off the dock yet? I can send scotch to customs inspectors too!
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Reply #20 on: June 12, 2009, 04:00:59 am
Sorry, no bones today
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Reply #21 on: June 12, 2009, 04:08:59 am
Ok, I'll wait patiently. No that's not true, I really want that bike ;D
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Reply #22 on: June 12, 2009, 12:40:32 pm
YAHOO!!  One step closer!  So if all goes well what?  Another couple of weeks give or take?
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Reply #23 on: June 15, 2009, 11:26:38 pm
No news is good news, I hope.
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Reply #24 on: June 16, 2009, 04:54:31 pm
Bone coming your way soon
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Reply #25 on: June 16, 2009, 05:13:10 pm
Myself I'm partial to the  Black Bushmills. But I do like a good scotch, and Balvenie and Glenmorangie are two of my favorites. Must say I can't take Laphroaig, though... tastes like burned peat...


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Reply #26 on: June 16, 2009, 10:24:17 pm
All snippets of information are eagerly anticipated, and greatly appreciated! I've waited 53 years for this bike, a few more days of torture will make it all the better when it arrives.
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Reply #27 on: June 16, 2009, 10:46:38 pm
OK, I get the message, torture it will be.
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Reply #28 on: June 16, 2009, 11:45:21 pm
We don't have to do torture, do we?? Did you read the first sentence of my last post?? ;D
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Reply #29 on: June 17, 2009, 01:02:33 am
No, no, I heard you ask for torture ;)

You are so excited, I am actually excited for you.

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