Sonny Barger, the legendary leader of the Hell's Angels denounces Harleys. "In terms of pure workmanship, personally I don't like Harleys," he writes. "I ride them because I'm in the club and that's the image, but if I could I would seriously consider riding a Honda ST1100 or a BMW. . . . Japanese bikes today are so much cheaper and better built."
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The Eggparka concept is simple. A small carbon dioxide (CO2) gas cylinder (which is hidden inside the jacket) provides compressed inert gas, which in turn, when released expands into the jackets air bladders. The CO2 system is activated by a ripcord or elastic lanyard system that is secured to the motorcycle's frame. If the rider and bike separate for any reason the force on the elastic lanyard system activates the CO2 system. The principle of operation is that the compressed gas quickly expands the Eggparka's bladders which in turn surrounds the neck, back, and waist thus adding protection from impact forces.
Just saw a list (sic: the list that follows) my wife and I created and shared some years ago on your web site at http://www.bsu.edu/web/00amleduc/Spirit/fun.htm - I by no means have any restrictions on this and have seen it in many publications / web sites since we created it, but I WOULD like to have it credited correctly or state “author unknown” rather then mention the wrong person as submitting it. I’m including an email from when we first sent a wide dispersal of these after creating them below, if you could credit me and my wife (Gail Rushing and John Bunton) I’d appreciate it … note her email address has changed since the creation in 1997 to gailforce@dallas.net
Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders
Don't Wave Back
10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty ...
9. Leather and studs make it too hard to raise arm ...
8. Refuses to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for ...
7. Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off...
6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos ...
5. Angry because just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new
Harley ...
4. Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized H-D is
partially owned by those rice-burner 3. Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears
like everyone else ...
2. Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his hand on
spiked helmet ...
And the Number One reason Harley riders don't wave back:
1.They're jealous that after spending $30,000, they still don't own a Gold
Wing.
manufacturers ...
Top Ten Reasons Why Gold Wing Riders
Don't Wave Back
10. Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture
...
9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip ...
8. Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm
...
7. Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him...
6. The expresso machine just finished ...
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved ...
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stock broker and accessories
dealer ...
3. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard ...
2. Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable
CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system ...
And the Number One reason Gold Wing riders don't wave back:
1. They couldn't see through the glare from the chromed-dash accents.