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Tennessee_Budd
Black CB900F


Joined: May 20, 2004
Posts: 1905
Location: Robertson County, Occupied Tennessee
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:50 pm |
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I have a Big Crank!!
I also got a new battery. TB |
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pontiacstogo
Friend of the Board


Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Posts: 6757
Location: Waihi, NZ
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:55 pm |
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| Tennessee_Budd wrote: |
I have a Big Crank!!
I also got a new battery. TB |
..and the populace was pleased, and there was much rejoicing.
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Tennessee_Budd
Black CB900F


Joined: May 20, 2004
Posts: 1905
Location: Robertson County, Occupied Tennessee
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:57 pm |
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However, we did have to eat Sir Robin's minstrels. There was more rejoicing. TB |
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winnerc2s
Friend of the Board


Joined: Nov 20, 2003
Posts: 1585
Location: Doylestown, PA
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:29 pm |
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Install the Big Crank and let it be.
We don't want to hear stories or see Internet postings of you playing with your Big Crank.  |
_________________ Rob
'83 CB1100F - Red
'83 CB1100F - Blue
'85 CB700SC - Black/Blue
'83 ATC200X - Red/White
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CB1100F
SuperSport


Joined: Jun 19, 2003
Posts: 16913
Location: Winchester Springs, TN
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:34 pm |
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Reminds me of this one...
HARLEY DAVIDSON FACES STIFF COMPETITION FROM JOHNSON MARINE WHO INTRODUCES A NEW LINE OF MOTORCYCLES
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At a press conference late Monday, the CEO of Johnson Marine, makers of Johnson outboard marine engines and other recreational equipment, unveiled a new line of heavyweight cruiser style motorcycles designed to compete head to head with industry leader Harley-Davidson. Peter Long, Johnson's Brands Marketing Manager said, "We have studied the market and determined that Harley, while highly successful, has narrowly missed the mark when targeting motorcycle buyers." Long added, "We at Johnson are convinced that our product hits the target dead center and promises to draw sales away from Harley Davidson in a way no other motorcycle has been able to accomplish."
The new line of bikes, marketed under the name Big Johnson Motorcycles, will, according to Long, deliver what Harley has only promised. "Our research show that this, a Big Johnson, is what Harley buyers are really after." At the unveiling of the new line Monday, several current Harley owners agree. "When I bought my Harley, what I really needed was a Big Johnson," said one Harley owner. "But I see now that riding a Harley is no replacement for having a Big Johnson."
Manager Long also said that his company would follow the lead of Harley-Davidson and cash in on a huge market for non-motorcycle related products. "We realize that not every guy can have a Big Johnson," said Long, "But image is very important to people. If they don't have a Big Johnson, they at least want to project the image of having one."
Asked if he anticipated Big Johnsons showing up in the hands of Harley owners, Long said it was unlikely. "I just don't see the need to have a Harley if you have a Big Johnson," he said. "And I can't imagine someone who spends all their resources to acquire a Harley having a Big Johnson. I think it boils down to this - You either have a Harley, or you have a Big Johnson, but you are not likely to have both."
"Given the choice," said Long, "I think most guys will opt for the Big Johnson."
Another force driving sales for the company will come from women. A survey of the wives and girlfriends of nearly 1,000 potential motorcycle buyers indicates less than 5% would approve of their partner spending $20,000 on a Harley Davidson. But, when asked if they would be willing to pay the same amount of money to get their partner a Big Johnson, nearly 4 out 5 thought that would be money well spent.
One female present at the product unveiling was quoted as saying, "There is no way I will let Lonnie drop 20 grand on another one of those Harleys, but 20 grand to get him a Big Johnson? Well, that's something we could both enjoy, and it's something he really needs."
Carla Roundheel, manager of the dealership network now being established, said her motto is simple. "I service what we sell."
Big Johnson Motorcycles will be traded on the New York stock exchange under the abbreviation PNSNV. |
_________________ Glenn
´83 CB1100F,´94 Wife
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Hawk


Joined: Jan 03, 2005
Posts: 417
Location: thunder bay, ontario. canada
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 5:11 pm |
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sadly my wife told me that she no longer has any desire to ride on my bike ( AT FIRST I WAS EXCITED, get rid of passenger pegs and put on solo seat) however if a get a BIG JOHNSON,I wonder if it will bring back some desire to ride. |
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Tennessee_Budd
Black CB900F


Joined: May 20, 2004
Posts: 1905
Location: Robertson County, Occupied Tennessee
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 5:26 pm |
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"You either have a Harley, or you have a big Johnson, but you are not likely to have both."  |
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Squatch71
CB1100F


Joined: Jul 31, 2005
Posts: 3088
Location: Big Sky Montana--Great Falls--
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 3:29 am |
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| Tennessee_Budd wrote: |
I have a Big Crank!!
I also got a new battery. TB |
I first read that as "I have a Big Crack"...just about fell off my seat..then I reread it...Laughed even harder...thanks..needed that. |
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Ratfink
Red CB1100F


Joined: Nov 18, 2004
Posts: 7994
Location: Tempe, AZ
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 3:41 am |
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This is why I keep coming back guys.
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TomStrasser
Red CB1100F


Joined: Jul 02, 2005
Posts: 12129
Location: Metro Detroiters I live at Square lake & Woodward to everone else Bloomfield Hills (Detroit) Mic
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 3:48 am |
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This is all to funny
can you put a big crank in a big johnson |
_________________ In life You are either Qualified or your Dinq, If you have to ask your Dinq |
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disen_chanted
Twinstar


Joined: May 21, 2004
Posts: 187
Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 6:12 am |
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No but if you read it wrong, like the other post said....You can put a Big Johnson in a Big Crack....Ouch!! |
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fasterspider
Red CB1100F


Joined: Jan 24, 2004
Posts: 15809
Location: Studio City, Los Angeles, Ca. 91604
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:02 pm |
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Outragous read Glenn.
We were rolling,
That Big Crank will turn your world upside down if you are not careful TB. |
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solman
CB1100F


Joined: Jul 02, 2003
Posts: 3189
Location: Phoenix
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 3:40 pm |
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That was too funny of a post! At first I thought it was serious, but soon realized that it was something better.  |
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eatpasta
Red CB1100F


Joined: Mar 14, 2005
Posts: 6604
Location: Santa Barbara, Ca
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:40 pm |
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Tennessee_Budd
Black CB900F


Joined: May 20, 2004
Posts: 1905
Location: Robertson County, Occupied Tennessee
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:53 pm |
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DAMN, but that battery spins that engine! TB |
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reverend-ralph
MB-5


Joined: Feb 23, 2005
Posts: 22
Location: Rogers, Arkansas
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:43 pm |
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Damn, I have neither a Big Crank nor a Big Johnson nor a Harley. I have heard that a Harley will cause numbness if combined with a Big Johnson. Where does that leave me with my Honda?  |
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solman
CB1100F


Joined: Jul 02, 2003
Posts: 3189
Location: Phoenix
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 10:25 pm |
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| DAMN, but that battery spins that engine! TB |
I knew a girl once who said the same thing. She also said that it ran really good after that and gave her a great ride. She say that she was so impressed that she ended up riding it a bit hard and was a little sore afterwards.  |
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CowTownBiomed
Red CB1100F


Joined: Apr 02, 2004
Posts: 7542
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
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Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:00 am |
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Thats a keeper |
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LurkerXX
Silver CB900F


Joined: Aug 30, 2005
Posts: 1034
Location: Up ahead and through the next corner on any given road in SWVA...
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Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:31 pm |
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I've always been convinced that if I could walk into WalMart and slap my Big Crank up on the checkout counter , my world would be a totally different place.
Gawd I wish I had a Big Crank....  |
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firemun59
Red CB1100F


Joined: Sep 17, 2004
Posts: 4135
Location: Oshawa,Ontario,Canada
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Mon Nov 14, 2005 5:07 pm |
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| winnerc2s wrote: |
Install the Big Crank and let it be.
We don't want to hear stories or see Internet postings of you playing with your Big Crank.  |
unbolt your big crank and store it on plywood in your basement over the winter........  |
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Tennessee_Budd
Black CB900F


Joined: May 20, 2004
Posts: 1905
Location: Robertson County, Occupied Tennessee
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Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:00 pm |
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unbolt your big crank and store it on plywood in your basement over the winter........  |
What's a basement? Oh, yeah, when I pull back the skirting under the trailer--that's the basement. TB |
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Squatch71
CB1100F


Joined: Jul 31, 2005
Posts: 3088
Location: Big Sky Montana--Great Falls--
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Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:56 pm |
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| firemun59 wrote: |
unbolt your big crank and store it on plywood in your basement over the winter........  |
What's a basement? Oh, yeah, when I pull back the skirting under the trailer--that's the basement. TB |
Gunna store your BIG CRANK up your skirt huh Budd?!?!? I'm tell'n the misses.... |
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Tennessee_Budd
Black CB900F


Joined: May 20, 2004
Posts: 1905
Location: Robertson County, Occupied Tennessee
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Mon Nov 14, 2005 8:57 pm |
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Oh, hell--TMB's gonna disown me. TB |
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Ratfink
Red CB1100F


Joined: Nov 18, 2004
Posts: 7994
Location: Tempe, AZ
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Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:12 am |
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I keep my big crank going all winter long even when it gets cold.
You know that if you don't tend your big crank properlly it can loose it juice when you don't want it to.
I know that some of you have some weak F'ers out there and you cannot keep you big crank going. No problem sometimes you have to use a non natural way to get that big crank going again. There are many alteranatives out there. Some that plug into you wall outlets, and some that are even solar powered. But I am not sure the solar powered ones will handle a big crank. At least not when it's lost it mojo. So you will need somthing stronger for sure.
But I like the natural method of keeping mine warm and active in my favorite F.
I don't know about you?
Oh one more thing. Be carefull how you put your big crank into your favorite F. If you put it in backward you F may not approve, and blow a fuse. |
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INTIMIDA2OR
CB1100F


Joined: Mar 15, 2005
Posts: 2114
Location: OrangeCounty California
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Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:54 am |
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I have a Big Crank!!
I also got a new battery. TB |
Now you be careful with those aftermaket additives, especially those ones that warn against your Big crank overcharging after 4 or more hours of non-use .
Don't wanna strip your gears you know!
And most important of all never let your Big crank near carpet tiles , you could lose you Big Crank in a hurry !
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Squatch71
CB1100F


Joined: Jul 31, 2005
Posts: 3088
Location: Big Sky Montana--Great Falls--
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Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:33 pm |
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I keep my big crank going all winter long even when it gets cold.
You know that if you don't tend your big crank properlly it can loose it juice when you don't want it to.
I know that some of you have some weak F'ers out there and you cannot keep you big crank going. No problem sometimes you have to use a non natural way to get that big crank going again. There are many alteranatives out there. Some that plug into you wall outlets, and some that are even solar powered. But I am not sure the solar powered ones will handle a big crank. At least not when it's lost it mojo. So you will need somthing stronger for sure.
But I like the natural method of keeping mine warm and active in my favorite F.
I don't know about you?
Oh one more thing. Be carefull how you put your big crank into your favorite F. If you put it in backward you F may not approve, and blow a fuse. |
NO PUN INTENDED, but you said a mouthfull |
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