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by slparry » Mon Sep 14, 2015 11:16 am
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by DPG » Mon Sep 14, 2015 8:07 pm
I like it. But have to wonder why they bothered with the not-pots...
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by Blackal » Mon Sep 14, 2015 8:37 pm
Or shaft-drive........
If I am ever on life support - Unplug me......
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....
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by slparry » Mon Sep 14, 2015 8:49 pm
my guess would be marketing heritage
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by f90x » Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:20 pm
I think it's dog ugly and I don't believe for a minute that BMW have anything to do with that image. In addition of they ever produced a big electric bike I don't believe they would have fake boxer pots hanging off it either.
If anyone would like me to add any more negativity just ask
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by Boxermed69 » Tue Sep 15, 2015 8:48 pm
f90x wrote: I think it's dog ugly and I don't believe for a minute that BMW have anything to do with that image. In addition of they ever produced a big electric bike I don't believe they would have fake boxer pots hanging off it either.
If anyone would like me to add any more negativity just ask
No, I think that's just about right, ta
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by Corvus » Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:33 am
My heart pounds uncontrollably.
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by Merecat » Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:34 pm
Corvus wrote: My heart pounds uncontrollably.
Im sure there will be an aftermarket power lead for your pacemaker
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by Corvus » Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:36 pm
Merecat wrote: Corvus wrote: My heart pounds uncontrollably.
Im sure there will be an aftermarket power lead for your pacemaker
Technology innit.