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Old 08-14-2007   #1 (permalink)
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have i now offically crossed the line?

i purchased some parts from newbonneville, have i offically crossed the line in to motorcycle madness?

and if not? what is that line?

(i bought the air injector kit, the cluch cable kit and a disc brake lock, the pipes/jets will be after its broke in)
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No, you're doing fine. Just keep going until it is time to stop. Really!
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You don't cross the line until the job is finished - keep going there's lot more to do.

But you are now officially hooked
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You don't cross the line until you do the airbox removal and pipes. Then the real grins begin!
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Everyone is just being nice, you have crossed the line.

Save yourself some time, just go to your parts supplier of choice, order one of everything, and then figure out what you want to put on : )

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I think we should all agree that madness can be defined either as:
- a certain amount of money spent over and above the purchase price
or
- a certain number of hands-dirty jobs done by oneself

For example 1000usd or three jobs.
What y'all think?
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I like Simmons' idea. Buy one of everything.
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Be Careful

I get so carried away i've been know to wrench on sunny days and sometimes even forget to ride on them.

I'm weaning my self off till winter now or I'll end up doing the ark etc in the summer when I should be riding.

My credit card needs a break to, it's stuggling under the weight.

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Have you had to pimp the wife?
If yes the you are at the line.
if yes and you did it at a discount because he thought the rate was a bit steep then you have crossed the line. At which point you should just selll 'er off and take the money and run.

My name is Beavis christ and I am a modaholic.
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If I hear one more story about people trashing their front by driving off with the disc lock in place I'll puke... please don't let it me you....
You haven't crossed the line... step this way, just a little more... a little more...
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