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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by KSJ08
75+ I'm not a fan of on this bike CBR 120+mph comfortable, Two different bikes two different riding styles.

I recently took my '04 fxd to 125mph and was pleasantly surprised at just how nicely it did handle. It also does pretty well in the twists, at least to the point that I'm scraping pegs.
Certainly it is Not going to compare in handling to a cbr, but who would expect it to?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by turtlspd
I recently took my '04 fxd to 125mph and was pleasantly surprised at just how nicely it did handle. It also does pretty well in the twists, at least to the point that I'm scraping pegs.
Certainly it is Not going to compare in handling to a cbr, but who would expect it to?
I'm still getting used to relaxing & sitting back
 
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 11:20 AM
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Tony, I am 175 lbs and do not ride any distance to speak of with my wife. What shocks are the best bang for the buck in your opinion?
For the money, Progressive 444's. You can spend good money on Ohlin's, which are outstanding, but I think you're better off keeping it under $500.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 09:14 AM
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i up-sized both front and rear tires on mine....150 front 200 rear...my fat bob doesn't wander at all never even feel a tar snake...i have HD progressives on the rear... just need to change up the fork springs to get rid of some of that front end dive... mine can out perform me
 
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