[TheForge] OT-Harleys

Tue Feb 24 14:30:01 2004

Local Smith in Roswell Ga did some forging for his Pan.  Looks nice.

Yes.  It used to be about the Harleys, now it's a *&^@#$^& fashion =
show<G>.

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] =
[mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Hufford, David
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 7:21 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [TheForge] OT-Harleys

You're correct, Ries, most Harley dudes (and metric cruiser dudes) do =
putt
along in groups and are like a moving road block.  Partly to enjoy the =
ride
(i.e., scenery), but also to be 'cool' (i.e., to be seen).  Someone once
said motorcycling is in large measure theater; hence the costume, both =
on
the rider and the bike.  I like to think there's a connection between
blacksmithing and Harleys ... you know, Harleys are known as American =
Iron.
Of course, this could also apply to Indian (which has died again), =
Victory,
Big Dog, Red Horse, et al, which are USA-made.  Incidentally, on a =
recent
episode of American Chopper, they had a blacksmith (sorry, I missed his
name) who forged a piece for their POW/MIA theme bike.  It was a primary
belt drive guard, which was later chromed (yikes) for use on the bike.
Cool, though.  And, Ries, you can get that Harley for your 50th birthday =
and
go riding with the pack ... :-) David Hufford

-----Original Message-----
From: Ries Niemi [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 3:44 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [TheForge] OT-Harleys

I like motorcycles- Really. And I think Harleys are cool. I would=20
probably have one- in fact, many years ago I wanted one, and I made a=20
deal with my wife that I could get one for my 40th birthday.=20
Unfortunately, 40 has come and gone, and I still have so many other=20
vices which cost money that I havent been able to bring myself to start=20
a new one.
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