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Old 12-05-2009, 09:06 PM
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If you don't "get it" I can't explain it. I thought it was pretty damn funny!

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Old 12-05-2009, 09:13 PM
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i almost bought one of those off the bay recently. i was thinking of painting the Mattel graphics on my clutch cover. that way, i could tell the cops it was fake...

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Old 12-05-2009, 09:26 PM
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That thing brought back some memories...and it looks vaguely...mmm...familiar. I guess now we know where the Chinese, or the Russians, got the idea. Thanks, K.I.P
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Old 12-05-2009, 09:34 PM
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check out the similarities. it's almost scary. no wonder some people think our bikes are "toys."
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Old 12-10-2009, 11:15 PM
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You know what they say, it all starts with a little imagination and a little creativity... soon you'll find real cars that transforms into a robot... Never underestimate the possibilities...
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Old 12-11-2009, 05:47 AM
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That is quite kool im with you lets paint some covers
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Old 12-11-2009, 08:30 PM
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this is on ebay right now. if it wasn't $400 (or more) i'd buy it and put a real motor on it. that'd really confuse the cops...
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Old 12-11-2009, 11:54 PM
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There was a V twin as well.
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