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Hello!

The yellow one at deals gap?

He'll i would love to see 80% of sport bike guys or most any other bikes run even close to there advertised times. I see lots of 11 second liter bikes at the strip. I read somewhere here about 90% bike and 10% rider crap , that's funny shit. It's the other way around. The launch and 60 foot time is the whole race, not the mention staying in your bracket. After that it's tuck and twist the throttle. Even road race guys work their launch skills to get the hole shot .

That is a good statement Heavy, any of the guys I ride with who have "Modified" their HD's do it to be different than the rest of the pack- and race and or one up other Harleys. (or Metrics) . I don't think any of the HD guys here think thier sleds are fast, but we are not thinking their junk either. Each their own, people can like or hate whatever they want; that's why there are so many choices in the bike world.

My bad, I never took your CB into consideration. I was thinking your Bandit or your TL. I owned both those bikes and never had any crusier guy want to run me.

True that !

Sam how many harley guys really race you? How many times has one tried to pass you or pulled up and said " let's race" - I bet less than a few. Unless there is a huge Harley drag racing scene in Massillon. Most guys just know better and don't even look your way.

Your right! Must of had Browns on the mind ! He wasn't that bad !

Because they were different mike , and people don't like change . I would hear the Porsche crap all the time . I would quickly remind them that Harley and Davidson hired Paul Kruger - a German to build the first motor from a blue print in 1903 . They would get quiet !

Tooth picks fix them every time

Whoa you need a Snickers .

I had a v-rod before my glide, you are dead on about shit handling! Motor was good but sitting with your feet in front of you with zero wind protection at 125 sucked ! Motor was too heavy to do much else with it. The shit HD guys catch here ain't crap compared to the hazing V-rod guys got from the push rod crowd. We were hated. I heard nice Porsche about 2 times a day. They never understood.

Can't defend a lot of this , I know too many harley guys who have bought full on into the Screamin Eagle stuff. They really do think it makes their stuff faster . They bike should come with the parts but why ? We buy the shit anyway. I used Fuel Moto parts in my build and did the work myself, saved a ton . Harley's can easily come with more power but not air cooled like they are now. they are set up so lean from the factory just to clear EPA regulations so simple mods really do wake them up a bit. The liquid cooled models this year will be the norm shortly . The Screamin a Eagle 110 bikes are about as big as HD can now without emissions issues in the USA.

Thats impressive numbers Rick, for a farm implement with a pushrod motor !

They has like a 80lb chick on it saying how light and nimble it was. She was on city streets! Nothing better on .

FYI - two girls garage on velocity is testing a busa , not much content but it's better than a forum!

I need fluids so I will spend mine on that. A least they got rid of the dealer specific cards, they spend the same anywhere now. If your looking adventure has syn3 for 9$

Well said .

Great bike , but I'm looking a bit more heavy sport family. Connie or bmw GT . Maybe FJR but I don't love the looks. Trying to go down to 1 bike so I can enjoy other hobbies that take $$$ . I do like the triumphs too, but I want to try something a bit bigger with a shaft. Never had a modern shaft drive. My V65 saber and V- max left the stable a long time ago. Fun bike that didn't stop or turn!

This forum is filled with educated riders who respect gear , and have a clue when it comes to riding. You too are in the minority - for every sport biker I see in a power ranger suit ( that's funny ) I see 10 squids wearing Adidas pants , shorts, flip flops or unlaced high tops , with a shirt with the sides cut out showing some star tattoo or lame saying. Then they top it off with a unbuckled cheap helmet. Sit on west 6th in Cleveland And watch them ride buy all day. Harley guys don't do much to help their cause , but not all sport guys wear the gear or live the lifestyle. They pose too. I'm sure they pad heavy duty's numbers.

HD actually has a line of gear that's good, it's called the FXR line. Waterproof, reflective , and armored. Some are heated to. Made by hein Gerike ( spelling?) no different than wearing a euro brand leather, but we do. Ring a lot of heat on ourselves . The pirate shit is out of control.

I hear you!

Dustin you should browse eBay , Craigslist , ect. And look at the miles on most sport bikes . There is a lot more low miles sport bikes than any other type. I have been looking for a sport tourer hardcore and have noticed this daily. Other than the sport touring rides most 3-5 yr old sport bikes in the north have less than 7k on them. I average that every year. Just saying !