Making the M8 Softail look retro old school
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I actually have no idea... I was told years ago that if equipped with turn signals, they had to work. I'm sure different places have different rules. I'm so used to riding my old Shovel and always using hand signals that it's just second nature for me. I can slap'em back on to pass inspection if needed but that's really not an issue for me either.
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Probably not much at all if the rubber is a modern compound which I would expect it to be. I imagine many tread designs originate from graphic designers and the marketing department.
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The Firestones try to right themselves and 'stand up' on sweeping bends at speed due to weight and gyroscopic effect. Unusual experience but one you soon adapt to.
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RENARELLO (10-07-2020)
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I'm not going for handling performance, I'm going for looks. I run a Firestone reproduction from Coker on the rear of my rigid Shovel. I only run about 18-22 psi in it and it handles decently. Slick pavement in the rain will slow you down. You just need to be in tune with what your riding and respect it.
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I'm not going for handling performance, I'm going for looks. I run a Firestone reproduction from Coker on the rear of my rigid Shovel. I only run about 18-22 psi in it and it handles decently. Slick pavement in the rain will slow you down. You just need to be in tune with what your riding and respect it.
Since I’m never going to get over that swingarm that looks nothing at all like a rigid frame Harley-Davidson I see little reason in going much further. As always YMMV.