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Old Sep 13, 2020 | 08:55 AM
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Do I need a damper for my 1945 WL?
My 2010 Dyna doesn't have one.
I don't plan on off-road, or high speed runs.

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Old Sep 13, 2020 | 05:52 PM
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they used them but they really do nothing at 55 MPH with the light machine

and you own a twinkie - i am so happy for you
 
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I got one because I was was tired of looking at the hole where it lives. Not a cheap thing to source, I bought it bit by bit.

I think it helps a little at speed, not enough to not ride the bike, but a little. A shot of it with the previous handle bars, you can see the mix of original parts and Colony replacements.


 
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and you own a twinkie - i am so happy for you[/QUOTE]

Its nice having a reliable machine, that's for sure
 
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Originally Posted by hellonewman
Its nice having a reliable machine, that's for sure
Shovel and Twinkie have both been giving me a hard way to go for a couple of weeks.

Saturday the wife and I took a long ride on the Evo.

Yesterday ​​​​​​I took the Flathead out, needed wind therapy on bikes that were not going to **** and moan the entire time.

You never know which one is going to be your go to.
 
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well i am glad you mentioned

the **** part as we all know thats the twinkie
 
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Ok, gonna try it without a damper.

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