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Old Aug 15, 2019 | 08:45 PM
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http://imgur.com/gallery/hrt8iXH
know cellphone mics aren't the best but wondering if this motor sounds normal.
Used 2018 LowRider only 250 miles
 

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Originally Posted by Gorilla508
http://imgur.com/gallery/hrt8iXH
know cellphone mics aren't the best but wondering if this motor sounds normal.
Used 2018 LowRider only 250 miles
Not working.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2019 | 09:14 PM
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Should be fixed
 
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Old Aug 15, 2019 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Gorilla508
Should be fixed
OK, opened it in a different browser.
Bike sounds fine.
 
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Sounds fine to me.
 
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Sounds normal to me.
 
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Sounds fine to me.
 
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A bit quiet ... but normal
 
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