It's not a Purse!

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It's not a Purse!

FromThe Wheelnerds

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53 minutes

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Dec 2, 2011

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This week we're talking with Roger Pioszak of Cariboucases.com. They take the nigh-indestructible Pelican boxes and make motorcycle luggage out of them. He also turns out a mean manpurse!

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Dec 2, 2011

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The Wheelnerds share their passion of everything two-wheeled and invite you to come along and sit in on the bull session where they talk about their (and your) favorite topic: motorcycles!

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It's not a Purse!: This week we're talking with Roger Pioszak of Cariboucases.com. They take the nigh-indestructible Pelican boxes and make motorcycle luggage out of them. He also turns out a mean manpurse! by The Wheelnerds
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