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• fatboylo replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:

  August 25, 2011

  Who Exactly are the "Real Bikers"?

  I found this on one of my other biker sites and had to bring it here. From : Dirk Diggler Since getting back into riding, and associating with more people who also ride, I've found myself asking this question more and more...  What...  moreI found this on one of my other biker sites and had to bring it here. From : Dirk Diggler Since getting back into riding, and associating with more people who also ride, I've found myself asking this question more and more...  What exactly is the definition of the real biker?   Some will say it's anyone who has the drive and desire to ride, and loves the feeling of the open road.  Others will disagree, claiming that you have to ride for a cause, own a certain brand of bike, dress a certain way, etc. I've met both, and quite frankly, the ones who consider themselves the "real", "hardcore" bikers are most the time the biggest poseurs on the planet.   Allow me to embellish a bit... This past weekend, I decided to attend one of many "ride for a cause" rides, only because I felt a little bit of a connection to the cause involved, and thought I should do my part to at least make an appearance and donate a little...    less
• fatboylo replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:

  June 23, 2011

  Places in CT to ride?

  Well, finally all moved in (now to unpack! lol) I moved from MA to CT the end of May; found a place to rent that i could take my three German Shepherds!  Big yard... with a garden!  Thank God, wasn't going anywhere without...  moreWell, finally all moved in (now to unpack! lol) I moved from MA to CT the end of May; found a place to rent that i could take my three German Shepherds!  Big yard... with a garden!  Thank God, wasn't going anywhere without them!  Just started a new job today, traveling to the old job was TOO much!   I'll probably save nearly $100 a week in gas!  Things are sweet... i figure i better fill up on the blessings while i can... never know what is around the corner!  Anyone from the area know of some places to ride to?  I'm not a bar hopper, but love ice cream, state parks and lakes.   (I'm in the Willimantic area)  less
• fatboylo replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:

  May 5, 2011

  I'm gonna hurt someone

  I dropped my Yamaha off at a reputable shop in town to take care of a busted gasket on my rear jug and a dry rotted rubber boot around the drive shaft 6 weeks ago. The mechanics Mike, a buddy of mine, but may be a little over confident in his skills...  moreI dropped my Yamaha off at a reputable shop in town to take care of a busted gasket on my rear jug and a dry rotted rubber boot around the drive shaft 6 weeks ago. The mechanics Mike, a buddy of mine, but may be a little over confident in his skills assured me it would be ready in two weeks. This was March 16th. He called me and asked if I wanted to change out all of the seals and gaskets, piston rings and adjust my valves while he had it all apart. I said sure, why not. I practically stole the bike for 3 grand so I figured I'd have a brand new one when all was said and done. Well he had hell putting everything back together but a month later he was done. I was on the rig when I got this call, a lot of good it does me. Well he was going for a spin and the starter/clutch assembly crapped out. No problem, he gets a new one and somehow while using a bearing puller splits my crankshaft in two. I'm $2000 into this and 6 f**king weeks without a f**king bike. I'm at my wit's end. I sent...    less
• fatboylo replied to a topic in the forum Off Topic:

  February 17, 2011

  Do You Garage?

  Or does your ride like all types of weather?  Does she sit in the garage or carport through the winter and rain, or does she sit outside and soak it all up like the summer sunshine? Ours stays outside all the time, even though someone's...  moreOr does your ride like all types of weather?  Does she sit in the garage or carport through the winter and rain, or does she sit outside and soak it all up like the summer sunshine? Ours stays outside all the time, even though someone's tried to make off with her, we never close her up.  Not sure why... just never thought about it and since she doesn't seem to mind, we just let her hang there.   How about yours?