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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 08:29 PM
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So ntraindave I am guessing your on the D&D train too? What are your thoughts?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 08:44 PM
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I own one like half the free world. Great performers, and yours is more rare, all good things.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by WG2011
Thanks for the positives a couple buddies were all hootin and holleren "you lost 10hp" blah blah I am with you guys curve over peak all day

You lost perhaps 10 hp but you bike is quicker.
Torque being a twisting motion, creating the rate of acceleration has been gained.
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
You lost perhaps 10 hp but you bike is quicker.
Torque being a twisting motion, creating the rate of acceleration has been gained.
Scott

No torque, no pork..........
 
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 12:56 PM
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Just spit coffee everywhere.. Thanks Dave
 
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Tedwilliams09
Just spit coffee everywhere.. Thanks Dave
Hey, I'm just stealing lines from the great Gazoo of engine building.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 09:33 AM
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Well boys I had the pleasure of going for a little rip yesterday and had a smile from ear to ear. The other benefit is I could still hear after the ride LOL the other pipe was much louder
 
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 02:40 PM
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Perfect!! Glad it worked out so well for you!
 
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Originally Posted by Tedwilliams09
Perfect!! Glad it worked out so well for you!
Worked out well for almost everything except wallet
 
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ntraindavefl
Wow, this may be the most inaccurate comments I've ever read online..........yeeeaaah woooaaaa.

no offense personally. you may be a nice guy.
I kinda have to agree a little with that guy. no knocks dave... BUT if you do like to ride in the higher rpm range the Akro is a better choice hits hard at 3500 and carries out farther...
 
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