Don't do it! Almost bougt it today.....
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Ogden, UT
This is why I have chosen to leave my motor stock, with my propensity to twist the wick, it would not be a good combination to have any more power.
The other day I tested my new Dakota Digital gauge, it has a 0-60 and 1/4 mile function, my 0-60 was 4.6 seconds have not tested the 1/4 mile yet. I am thinking 4.6 is plenty quick for an old guy....
I grew up racing, dirt bikes, drag cars, anything for a thrill. Now that I am 50, and surprised to be alive, I just use my bike as mid life crisis treatment and enjoy.
I still ride hard and fast, just much smarter than I use to.
Fortunately one of my new ride partners doesn't feel the need like I do, so I actually enjoy letting him lead most of the time.
Glad you saw the light before it was extinguished, ride safe all....
The other day I tested my new Dakota Digital gauge, it has a 0-60 and 1/4 mile function, my 0-60 was 4.6 seconds have not tested the 1/4 mile yet. I am thinking 4.6 is plenty quick for an old guy....
I grew up racing, dirt bikes, drag cars, anything for a thrill. Now that I am 50, and surprised to be alive, I just use my bike as mid life crisis treatment and enjoy.
I still ride hard and fast, just much smarter than I use to.
Fortunately one of my new ride partners doesn't feel the need like I do, so I actually enjoy letting him lead most of the time.
Glad you saw the light before it was extinguished, ride safe all....
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Georgia
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Queens, NY
just glad you made it home to write this.
it's impossible to ride and not pick and choose your spots to open her up.
like someone said, this story should have ended with "saw a minivan and we both backed off..."
be careful out there.
it's impossible to ride and not pick and choose your spots to open her up.
like someone said, this story should have ended with "saw a minivan and we both backed off..."
be careful out there.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,789
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From: Double Oak, Texas
Glad you're unhurt and the bike unscathed.
Reinforced my Fat Bob decision.....
2 discs up front for some real braking power on a FAT contact patch,
heavy duty engine mods.....for quick (cruiser quick) acceleration to get a "stupid moment" over with quicker.
Reinforced my Fat Bob decision.....
2 discs up front for some real braking power on a FAT contact patch,
heavy duty engine mods.....for quick (cruiser quick) acceleration to get a "stupid moment" over with quicker.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Central IL
I find it really hard to stay out of the throttle the first couple of rides of the year. I need a stretch of rode to open it up. Then I'm ready to remember all those safe riding rules for traffic and blind driveways. It tough not being young and dumb, even at 50.
Bones
Bones
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From: Queens, NY
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Carolina
I respect the sh** outta you for recognizing the situation and then sharing your experience here. I wish you a long and safe riding future!
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From: Yakima, WA
Man I'm glad you're OK. I don't do much crazy stuff but I have one weakness: I have a REALLY hard time staying behind someone going under the speed limit. I guess 51 years hasn't matured me enough or something. I have yet to be able to resist roaring around the putz.
I can't stand it; at least go the speed limit or park the *%#^ thing!
Steve
I can't stand it; at least go the speed limit or park the *%#^ thing!
Steve