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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ss3964spd
What's the reported problem?
They have a tendency to warp from the heat of the engine causing the intake manifold to leak air. Don't ask me how I know this.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2020 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Breizh Rider
Very happy with mine, too. Very easy to run and fun too.
Replaced the non-existent front fender. It can be rainy in Bretagne.
Next step : stage 1. But parts are not available in France at this time...

Where did you buy that front fender?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 01:28 AM
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happy with mine I bought an Air hawk and 4 inch Risers to help with the Buckhorn bars but they are still $hit also i need a solo mustang seat for more comfort
 
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Old Jul 29, 2020 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by SS Twin
I do have the foggy speedo when exposed to sun for a while. OTW it is a treat. You won't regret it.
I noticed that on mine the other day after about a two hour ride. I glanced down at the clock and noticed it looked a bit fuzzy. I think I’ll bring that up at the next maintenance stop.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2020 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SVTII
I noticed that on mine the other day after about a two hour ride. I glanced down at the clock and noticed it looked a bit fuzzy. I think I’ll bring that up at the next maintenance stop.
Mine as well i would think they all have Sweaty Glass Syndrome
 
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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 07:45 AM
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My 2018 Low Rider has been a great bike for me so far. To date, I have a little over 8500 miles on the bike, with no issues what-so-ever. Only thing I've had to do to it so far (other than required services), is new tires front and rear.

 
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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 08:20 AM
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They are great bikes. Yours looks as dead stock as mine did when I bought it 1.5 months ago, and I've only made a handful of changes to it since.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 02:29 PM
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I'm just coming up to 7k on mine. New set of tyres are on order, I had stage one right from the start and I'm tempted by a cam, not that it's needed, just because!
It may well be my perfect bike. Handles well. goes like stink and comfy. I'm 5'11" and have thought about putting forwards on it but I think it would compromise the fantastic handling and we have some twisty roads here in the UK.

 
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BCin CC, your bile looks great. A true starting point to "make it yours"! I bought mine at 4K miles with a ton of mods and I'm still at it! Have fun!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2020 | 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by P51Driver
Where did you buy that front fender?
There
 
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