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Old 07-08-2023 | 08:14 PM
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Evening gents. Did a 200 mile test flight today. Appears man and machine are ready. 😎
 
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Old 07-08-2023 | 08:36 PM
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my brother and his new ride. He’s got some learning to do
 
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Old 07-08-2023 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rocket23

my brother and his new ride. He’s got some learning to do
Always wear sensible shoes
 
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Old 07-08-2023 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by nevada72
Agreed. But Harleys respond very well to reduced back pressure. It's a very primitive ICE by current standards (not that there's anything wrong with that - all my bikes fall into that category). You increase gas/air and reduce back pressure, HP goes up. It's one of the few motors that you can run straight pipes and not ruin performance.
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Always wear sensible shoes
Shoes?! That boy needs a pair of socks!!
I brought him up to the dealer. BMW s1000rx
He bought it as is no warranty with 16 k on the clock. Has fresh rubber, chain has a lot of play. 4 inches from the bottom.
So there’s that.
 
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Old 07-08-2023 | 09:11 PM
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my brother and his new ride. He’s got some learning to do
To quote advice I was given days ago. When he can wear boots comfortably...
 
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Old 07-08-2023 | 09:15 PM
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Poor kid. Lives in an apartment complex , so he puts it in a 24/7 storage place. 2 miles from his home.
 
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Old 07-08-2023 | 09:37 PM
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Evening Woodsnitzes from Park City, UT
 
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Old 07-08-2023 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Juan L
Evening Woodsnitzes from Park City, UT
Good job Ladies and Gents! A good day?
 
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Old 07-08-2023 | 09:59 PM
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A few pictures from todays ride














 
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Old 07-08-2023 | 10:03 PM
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Wow! Nice ride ......
 


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