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#181

09-05-2017 | 12:48 PM

nevada72

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From: PNW

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Originally Posted by Hannibal Smith

Don't be down on yourself if you cannot afford the new M8. Trying to put on a brave face isn't going to change that. Nobody here thinks anything less of you, we have all made bad choices, maybe you should have stayed in school etc.

Don't beat yourself up, we think you are a champ!

What are you - 12?

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#182

09-05-2017 | 12:51 PM

bklynbob

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From: bklyn,ny

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Originally Posted by hellonewman

Saw one in person last night, just not a fan of the blacked out lower windshield.

I'm spoiled,I'd replace the windshield with one that has a recurve. Get rid of the bags and get a set from Iron Bags.

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#183

09-05-2017 | 01:04 PM

jz78817

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From: Detroit area

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Originally Posted by Prot

So Harley should build a 279cc bike with manner of Tim The Toolman Taylor insanity in it? I wonder how much power is possible out of such a small engine.

more than you might expect, but the powerband would be razor thin. the RGV 250 previously mentioned made practically nothing below 8,000 rpm and ran out of breath by 11,000.

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#184

09-05-2017 | 01:32 PM

Jedz123

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From: Vermont

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Originally Posted by jz78817

more than you might expect, but the powerband would be razor thin. the RGV 250 previously mentioned made practically nothing below 8,000 rpm and ran out of breath by 11,000.

Nothing like a 2 stroke power band though!!!

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