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| Eskerinola | | Set |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2011 | | Posts | : | 108 | | Location | : | Argentina |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 13:07 Post title : Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND | |
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| mag10 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 05/02/2010 | | Posts | : | 485 | | Location | : | Wisconsin, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 13:12 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: Eskerinola) | | | I have wondered how the guys with floor boards ever found the kickstand peg, I see now they didn't.
Looks like a pretty good mod. Much better than digging around with your foot.
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 13:35 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: mag10) | | | Does that thing double as a short wave radio antenna? 
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| Thatch | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 14:01 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | Sorry, but I'd see that as a prime argument against ever having floorboards on the bird. (not that I didn't think there were already plenty of reasons, but y'all keep surprising me)
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 14:22 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: Thatch) | | | Man, but I DO LOVE your driveway, Eskerinola! 
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| feduke | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 14:55 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: Thatch) | | | Thatch wrote:
Sorry, but I'd see that as a prime argument against ever having floorboards on the bird. (not that I didn't think there were already plenty of reasons, but y'all keep surprising me) |
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What the hell "argument?" You don't like them, don't have them. I like them. I have them. Do we all have to have everything the way you like it? If you look hard enough you can probably find a link for Luddites Anonymous.
OK PEOPLE, LISTEN UP. FROM NOW ON ALL MODIFICATIONS, ACCESSORIES, ETC. MUST BE APPROVED BY THATCH PRIOR TO BEING PURCHASED OR INSTALLED. FASTEDDY TAKE NOTE. YOU BETTER MAKE UP SOME PERMISSION FORMS BEFORE YOU SELL ANYTHING ELSE TO A THUNDERBIRD OWNER. I'll let the factory know not to release any more accessories until cleared with Thatch. Whew! We almost had a problem there. 
That kickstand looks like a winglet on a Boeing 767. What a monstrosity, and a solution for a problem that doesn't exist. I've had floorboards since I got the bike and have no problem finding the kickstand. What's the big deal? If you like the looks, go for it. I just don't understand the problem?
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 15:25 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: feduke) | | | As long as you are aware of the policy
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| feduke | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 15:26 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: Thatch) | | |
Thatch wrote:
As long as you are aware of the policy |
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LOL Great comeback!
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 15:37 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: feduke) | | |
Hey, if it works for the OP fine. Just looks a bit clunky. As for boards, eh ... I don't care for them nor could I used them if I wanted to (my leg length would make the ankle angle excruciating) just never cared for them on the bird for some reason. Had them on my old police bike and liked em well enough. Eh,ride what you like (so long as you have the appropriate waiver filled out of course) 
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| DizzE | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,141 | | Location | : | Sunnyvale, CA, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 15:37 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: feduke) | | | You rang? God's not here, no wait.....IT's For you, Thatch. 
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| feduke | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 15:42 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: DizzE) | | | Uh oh. I started something. It was Nabisco's idea.
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 15:49 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: DizzE) | | | 
Yes my son?
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 15:51 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: Thatch) | | | - Nice one
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| DizzE | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,141 | | Location | : | Sunnyvale, CA, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 15:51 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: Thatch) | |
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| feduke | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 16:10 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: DizzE) | | |
Huh? Dishwasher!
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| Eskerinola | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2011 | | Posts | : | 108 | | Location | : | Argentina |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 16:24 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: feduke) | | |
feduke wrote:
Thatch wrote:
Sorry, but I'd see that as a prime argument against ever having floorboards on the bird. (not that I didn't think there were already plenty of reasons, but y'all keep surprising me) |
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What the hell "argument?" You don't like them, don't have them. I like them. I have them. Do we all have to have everything the way you like it? If you look hard enough you can probably find a link for Luddites Anonymous.
OK PEOPLE, LISTEN UP. FROM NOW ON ALL MODIFICATIONS, ACCESSORIES, ETC. MUST BE APPROVED BY THATCH PRIOR TO BEING PURCHASED OR INSTALLED. FASTEDDY TAKE NOTE. YOU BETTER MAKE UP SOME PERMISSION FORMS BEFORE YOU SELL ANYTHING ELSE TO A THUNDERBIRD OWNER. I'll let the factory know not to release any more accessories until cleared with Thatch. Whew! We almost had a problem there.
That kickstand looks like a winglet on a Boeing 767. What a monstrosity, and a solution for a problem that doesn't exist. I've had floorboards since I got the bike and have no problem finding the kickstand. What's the big deal? If you like the looks, go for it. I just don't understand the problem?
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Hi feduke;
The look of the Boeing winglet was exactly what I was looking for.
You see, I am 1.66m tall (or short :(), and it was a real nightmare to reach the kickstand. Since there are many people in the same situation and I could not find a solution other than doing it myself, I thought I could enlight them to precisely "stop suffering".
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 16:36 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: Eskerinola) | | | For a design idea 
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| feduke | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 16:40 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: Eskerinola) | | | My inseam is 63.5 cm. That can't be too much longer than yours? I can appreciate your problem though, and if it works for you, that's excellent.
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| CornerBanger | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 07/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 1,113 | | Location | : | Charleston, SC, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 16:44 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: Eskerinola) | | |
Eskerinola wrote:
feduke wrote:
Thatch wrote:
Sorry, but I'd see that as a prime argument against ever having floorboards on the bird. (not that I didn't think there were already plenty of reasons, but y'all keep surprising me) |
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What the hell "argument?" You don't like them, don't have them. I like them. I have them. Do we all have to have everything the way you like it? If you look hard enough you can probably find a link for Luddites Anonymous.
OK PEOPLE, LISTEN UP. FROM NOW ON ALL MODIFICATIONS, ACCESSORIES, ETC. MUST BE APPROVED BY THATCH PRIOR TO BEING PURCHASED OR INSTALLED. FASTEDDY TAKE NOTE. YOU BETTER MAKE UP SOME PERMISSION FORMS BEFORE YOU SELL ANYTHING ELSE TO A THUNDERBIRD OWNER. I'll let the factory know not to release any more accessories until cleared with Thatch. Whew! We almost had a problem there.
That kickstand looks like a winglet on a Boeing 767. What a monstrosity, and a solution for a problem that doesn't exist. I've had floorboards since I got the bike and have no problem finding the kickstand. What's the big deal? If you like the looks, go for it. I just don't understand the problem?
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Hi feduke;
The look of the Boeing winglet was exactly what I was looking for.
You see, I am 1.66m tall (or short :(), and it was a real nightmare to reach the kickstand. Since there are many people in the same situation and I could not find a solution other than doing it myself, I thought I could enlight them to precisely "stop suffering". |
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Or get one of these with Thatch's permission...
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2010 Thunderbird
2007 Kawi KX250F
2010 Kawi KX85 (My boy's ride)
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 16:59 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: CornerBanger) | | | My inseam is 30" (76.2 cm) and I have a bit of a stretch, but it's really no big deal at all.... I just consider it a bit of exercise before I go off for a ride.
Eskerinola, all this complaining about wind spreading your legs and now the stretch to reach the kick stand has the potential to give us shorter riders a bad reputation... QUIT IT!
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| Eskerinola | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2011 | | Posts | : | 108 | | Location | : | Argentina |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 17:05 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | Before buying my TBIrd I wanted a GS1200. The only reason I bought the TBird was just b'se I could "nearly" reach the ground. In the end I was lucky to make up my mind on such a nice bike 
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| DizzE | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,141 | | Location | : | Sunnyvale, CA, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 17:06 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: feduke) | | |
feduke wrote:
Huh? Dishwasher! |
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I can't hear you. The Dishwasher is on.
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| feduke | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 17:17 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: DizzE) | | | That's OK. I was talking to the blender. 
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 17:37 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: feduke) | | |
feduke wrote:
That's OK. I was talking to the blender. |
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My blender's trying to tell me it's Pina Colada time... must ignore, must ignore
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| BlueNose | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 17:47 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | Watch out Nars! Now that Thatch is head of the Mod Police you'll be gettin' a knock on your garage door in the dead of night!!
Now it's cold (for all except our brothers down under and Feduke) I can tell cabin fever is setting in.
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 18:22 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: BlueNose) | | |
BlueNose wrote:
Watch out Nars! Now that Thatch is head of the Mod Police you'll be gettin' a knock on your garage door in the dead of night!!
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That's ALL I need!
BlueNose wrote:
Now it's cold (for all except our brothers down under and Feduke) I can tell cabin fever is setting in.
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It SURE is cold here in Colorado... damned snow won't melt and I've already done my fill of shoveling the drive and walks. At least I have a few more hours of sun than you blokes across the Pond... what do you have, like an hour and a half around lunch time?
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| feduke | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 18:27 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | Ah yes, the sunshine state. Just ran an errand on the bike in jeans and T shirt. It must be around 80 degrees. Hell no, I'm not dreaming of a white Christmas!
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 21:22 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: feduke) | | | I just ran an errand about an hour ago,but,the temp is only 40* and cloudy.Atleast we don't have any snow,YET! lol Dave!!!
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| feduke | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 15 Dec 2011 - 02:40 Post title : Re: Stop Suffering - KICKSTAND (Re: davetac1) | | |
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I just ran an errand about an hour ago,but,the temp is only 40* and cloudy.Atleast we don't have any snow,YET! lol Dave!!! |
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Didn't that storm that clobbered Western Mass a few weeks ago get you too? That was more like a hurricane.
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