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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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The black paint is the key factor in more speed.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Gary7
And Vivid Black is faster than Denim Black.
Yes..
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BigG2009FLHRC
The black paint is the key factor in more speed.
its like on a race car, every sticker = 1 hp.......
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Morloka
its like on a race car, every sticker = 1 hp.......
You got it dood!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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My 07 FXD (A engine) consistantly has more pull then my wife's 07 FXSTC (B engine), she tries to out run me, but she cant do it.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Gary7
And Vivid Black is faster than Denim Black.
Nooo, denim black doesn't have the added weight of the clearcoat, therefore it's faster.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Slipstrm
My 07 FXD (A engine) consistantly has more pull then my wife's 07 FXSTC (B engine), she tries to out run me, but she cant do it.
You just don't get it? She's stroking your ego. Last thing she would want to do is beat you and have to listen to you bitching.
Ron
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by r00k
This may be a dumb question, but is there a way to get a balanced fly wheel for a dyna? Would it cause any sort of additional problems?
Harley's are supposed to SHAKE!@#$%^&
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by KBFXDLI
The A & B designations have nothing to do with engine design or balancing as some would have you believe. Recent research into the ownership of the A versus B engines has revealed why the MoCo has made the distinction between the two (see below)

"A": TC engine: Heterosexual riders who enjoy speed & real power

"B": TC engine: Non-Hetero riders who don't like all the vibration because it makes their panties wet.

j/k...
Thats why the B motor is in the softail---- It describes the rider----SOFT TAIL....
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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why does it matter? were riding a harley!
 
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