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Old 10-05-2015, 07:26 AM
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Morning Stan, how are you?
I'm good Russ. Can't complain. Sorry to hear that your knees are not totally meeting expectations over the last few weeks.
 
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Old 10-05-2015, 07:30 AM
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Yeah they're being a pain so to speak! How's the new bike?
 
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Old 10-05-2015, 07:33 AM
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Taking a look at the temperatures across the nation today just to see if it is doable for a bike ride from Seattle. Looks like there area few chilly areas but nothing too serious so far. Wonder what it will be like in a week or so? Might have to do some heated gloves at the minimum.
 
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Originally Posted by rwhisen
Yeah they're being a pain so to speak! How's the new bike?
I'm really enjoying the Road Toad. For me it was a good decision, with no regrets. Maybe it's got something to do with the Wings from the past. I've always like the Road Glides and was determined to get one at some point.
Got 800 miles on her, going for the thousand-mile service before the weather turns up here for good.
 
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Old 10-05-2015, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by rwhisen
Taking a look at the temperatures across the nation today just to see if it is doable for a bike ride from Seattle. Looks like there area few chilly areas but nothing too serious so far. Wonder what it will be like in a week or so? Might have to do some heated gloves at the minimum.
You stopping in Colorado on your way?
 
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Old 10-05-2015, 07:38 AM
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Is it cooling off up there Chuck?
Sure is, if I want to ride the the bike to work, it's upper 30s to lower 40s. I rode to church Sunday
 
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It's interesting Russ,
For having the same motor and frame as the road king, and with basically the same layout, this bike is a completely different animal in many ways. I wasn't expecting that much of a difference in ride and handling. There's the other thing of believing it has better acceleration but I'm going to do some checking because I think the gearing must be different most likely the final drive.
 
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You stopping in Colorado on your way?
I would probably swing through there if the weather wasn't bad. Might get you and Greg to come out for lunch too.
 
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Morning Woods, bitches, ******, internet admonishers, and fellow Harley gutted ********!
 
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Originally Posted by Northern Glide
It's interesting Russ,
For having the same motor and frame as the road king, and with basically the same layout, this bike is a completely different animal in many ways. I wasn't expecting that much of a difference in ride and handling. There's the other thing of believing it has better acceleration but I'm going to do some checking because I think the gearing must be different most likely the final drive.
You had the beach bars on your King didn't you?
 


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