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Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: JCH on February 05, 2005, 05:29:22 PM
I know because I saw him buying it.   He was picking up a Hayabusa 1300 to replace the one he wrecked apparently.


I drove up to the shop to get my bike back and i saw all these photographers.  I thought they were taking pictures of some new bike maybe just being unveiled or something.  So i just walked into the service shop and stood next to this guy wearing a celtics sweatshirt .  I looked over and the guy looked familiar, so I looked away and told the service manager i was there to pick up my bike.  Then I was like, Hey, that's Ben affleck.

He got his bike and got suited up in the back, came out and did the obligatory burnout on the sidewalk.   I felt for the guy because he was just trying to buy a bike and all and all these people were hassling him and stuff.  But as he was leaving he almost dropped the bike in a left hand turn.   Priceless.
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: hairball on February 05, 2005, 05:43:24 PM
Jeff, you better do a quick edit and capitalize his last name.  Show proper respect  :P

And I just missed him...and feel a little empty inside  :(
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: Dom on February 05, 2005, 06:01:08 PM
Did it look/sound modded at all?  Akrapovic or anything?
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: JCH on February 05, 2005, 06:02:04 PM
Looked brand new stock
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: Jenerator on February 05, 2005, 08:51:44 PM
You know, he was hot before the whole Bennifer thing.  I wish he hadn't gone through that...he'd be fuggin HOT on a bike...even if it is a 'busa. ;)
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: Dom on February 05, 2005, 08:57:19 PM
Just imagine what J-Lo looked like riding on back. :thumb:
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: JCH on February 05, 2005, 09:08:03 PM
He was actually surprisingly tall.   All in all the whole experience was kind of surreal
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: dane_lindsay on February 05, 2005, 09:14:43 PM
he's still a (choose most appropriate).
a)mysterious and sexy man
b)A-list actor, who has redefined the subtleties of the art
c)a brando-esque power house, roughnecked and hard-edged
d)a sensitive, troubled genius, who's rise to fame and success is a credit to humanity
e)ben affleck? BAHAHAHA!!!

answer posted in wed.'s page 2
Title: Yep E
Post by: The Buddha on February 05, 2005, 09:23:31 PM
Yep E Capital E ... Yea but Before that whole Bennifer thing he was better off ... Yea Still an E but a e not an E ...
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: Jenerator on February 05, 2005, 09:51:20 PM
He just doesn't deserve all the flack...that's all I meant to say. :)
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: Dom on February 05, 2005, 09:52:35 PM
I'd still trade my life for his.  :lol:
Title: So will I
Post by: The Buddha on February 05, 2005, 09:58:19 PM
Quote from: DomI'd still trade my life for his.  :lol:

So will I If it means keeping my wife and son ...  :lol:
Heck I'll swap with Bill Gates under that condition ... but I'll also throw in this additional one ... I want to retain my looks ...
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: pantablo on February 05, 2005, 11:32:31 PM
so pedestrian.

Brad Pitt has a Confederate he's been riding around town (and photographed on it).

Matt Leblanc has a Aprilia Mille Nero and rides the track.

Steve Mcqueen.....
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: Jake D on February 07, 2005, 09:12:40 AM
Which Confederate?  The Hellcat or the Wraith?  

DYK, Brad Pitt is from Missouri and went the the University of Missouri (well, both he and I went  there, but he never actually graduated).

Affleck gets a free pass for life because he co-wrote Good Will Hunting.  There is more to that guy than there seems.

Butt I am picturing J-Lo on the back of 'Busa.   :lol:
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: Dom on February 07, 2005, 09:27:07 AM
AFAIK the Wraith is still not available.
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: quinnbozz on February 07, 2005, 09:27:44 AM
Hmmm whears that traffic stop pic of the ... ah ......
ok hear it is http://www.joe-ks.com/archives_oct2003/Violation.jpg


for some reason this is what poped into my head :lol:

:cheers:
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: pantablo on February 07, 2005, 10:55:49 AM
that pic is a bit small for J-Lo, isnt it? :lol:
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: pantablo on February 07, 2005, 11:00:31 AM
he got a "PITT Hellcat"
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: Briggs on February 07, 2005, 11:20:54 AM
I was hoping that the story would be about him buying a GS.
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: skrap1r0n on February 07, 2005, 08:31:02 PM
I did both the hellcat and the 'busa. I REALLY dig the busa though. I looked at one thisweekend. well looks the wrong word, I DROOLED on one.
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: quinnbozz on February 07, 2005, 09:08:06 PM
Quote from: pantablothat pic is a bit small for J-Lo, isnt it? :lol:

:lol:  :thumb: ya your right
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: roguegeek on February 09, 2005, 07:41:23 AM
(http://www.boomspeed.com/allhailme/020805_benaffleckkid.jpg)
:dunno:
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: JCH on February 09, 2005, 09:35:16 AM
Well that's the bike.  But I'm surprised there's already pictures floating around with him on it.   Maybe this busa is the same color as his previous?
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: chinox22x on February 09, 2005, 09:43:36 AM
Quote from: JCHWell that's the bike.  But I'm surprised there's already pictures floating around with him on it.   Maybe this busa is the same color as his previous?

that pic above is a photo chop job
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: JCH on February 09, 2005, 10:30:03 AM
pretty well done...
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: Dom on February 09, 2005, 11:49:31 AM
I think the pic looks real.  Why would it be a fake?  We all know he has a bike.  Maybe if he was riding a GS would I think it was a fake.   :lol:
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: chinox22x on February 09, 2005, 11:57:23 AM
Quote from: DomI think the pic looks real.  Why would it be a fake?  We all know he has a bike.  Maybe if he was riding a GS would I think it was a fake.   :lol:

its fake...just look at the proportion of his head to the arms

do i have to show you my photo chop skills??  :kiss:
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: Stephen072774 on February 09, 2005, 12:07:19 PM
I see no reason to believe its a fake, other than the added text.  I'm somewhat of a photoshop guy myself.
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: Jake D on February 09, 2005, 12:31:35 PM
He is sitting back farther b/c of the brat on his gas tank.  So he is reaching farther forward and his jacket is riding up.  I think it is legit.  For what that is worth.

It just goes to show you, money can buy you happiness.  It just can't buy happiness for you AND your 12 year old nephew.
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: oldsport on February 09, 2005, 01:13:38 PM
Quote from: pantabloSteve Mcqueen.....

In the 1970's, I saw McQueen and his wife - Ali McGraw ride by on an old 3 wheel "something".  By old, I mean really old - probably from around 1900.  Chug, chug, chug.

Ali McGraw gained fame in this movie - Love Story
http://www.posterplanet.net/lovestory.htm
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: callmelenny on February 09, 2005, 02:29:59 PM
that kid shouldn't be complaining, he could be this kid instead....

(http://www.southwestern.edu/~bolesl/KidSqueeze.jpg)

look closely between ma and pa :lol:  :lol:
Title: So Ben Affleck bought a bike today
Post by: Jake D on February 09, 2005, 03:32:38 PM
Trip to Nasau, Bahamas for three: $1500
Rented motorcycle: $25.00 / hour
Drinking dad's back sweat for hour: Priceless
:?