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Old 12-11-2012, 11:49 PM   #71 (permalink)
bschloop
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
I think sendler has described the market. Even with $4 gas it appears the majority is still more interested in projecting their ego than in gaining improved efficiency.

As far as bikers go... it might be more appealing to many of them if it comes with a shark mouth graphics/pinup girl graphics/open header package.

Looks like I just found the paint scheme for my fairing this year Thanks.

There is lots of ego in buying American made. just look at all the ignorant people boasting up their Mexamerican pickup trucks. That was the idea of doing 100% american made. appeal to the ego.

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