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27-12-10, 01:55 AM
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This is what makes this so typical American. It's not enough just to be that stupid, but to fancy ones as intelligent at the same time.  I'm sure he really believes others envy him and would want that same carp on their bike.  There should be some sort of test before idiots are allowed to buy power tools.
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27-12-10, 08:59 AM
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27-12-10, 09:39 AM
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This was a wind up surely.
Looks a bit like YC's bike though 
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27-12-10, 10:18 AM
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On making the baffle, the best bit:
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27-12-10, 11:32 AM
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Re: Amateur Mechanics.
I think the joke's on us for taking it seriously.
It shows the Americans do have a sense of irony after all.
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28-12-10, 01:58 AM
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Few and far between.
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28-12-10, 11:22 PM
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Re: Amateur Mechanics.
Hello... the thread title fairy has corrected the typo
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28-12-10, 11:43 PM
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Mr Bean couldn`t have been funnier!!
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28-12-10, 11:47 PM
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At least I only make horrible bodges when things are broken, I try to avoid breaking them with other horrible bodges! Though I have to admit I think I had an exhaust held together with beer cans for a few days!
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28-12-10, 11:53 PM
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