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I bought my 85 FLTC and just knew it was going to vibrate bad and would have issues using the mirrors...etc. I have to say that my 85 is a hell of a lot smoother than my 2005. The old FLTC runs as smooth as glass and I would sale the 2005 before I would ever sale my EVO.
 
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I bought my 85 FLTC and just knew it was going to vibrate bad and would have issues using the mirrors...etc. I have to say that my 85 is a hell of a lot smoother than my 2005. The old FLTC runs as smooth as glass and I would sale the 2005 before I would ever sale my EVO.

Another good reason not to buy a TC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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The point to this being?
 
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The point being there's nothing like a EVO
 
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The point being there's nothing like a EVO
I'm sure we'll all agree on that!
 
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