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What's the Diff? Harley Night vs. Sport Bike Night

Weekly gatherings of bikers began more than 15 years ago, but do you know what is the difference between the groups?

If you walk or drive through downtown Royal Oak in the middle of the week, you'll notice Main Street is lined with motorcycles.

Wednesday nights are generally for those who ride Harleys and "big bikes." Thursday nights are for those who ride sports bikes or "crotch rockets," the sleeker, more aerodynamically manufactured bikes. 

This week Royal Oak Patch explores the differences between the two nights.

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We begin by asking downtown visitors: "What's the diff? Why are there two bike nights in Royal Oak?" 

We discovered some people know a little, some know a lot, and a few people know nothing at all about the Wednesday and Thursday bike night traditions that started more than 15 years ago. All, however, agree downtown Royal Oak is the place for bike (and people) watching.

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Come back to Patch next week and find out what makes Wednesday's Harley Bike Night hum.

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