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Old May 29, 2015 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kingxirol
Sure thing ... my group will most likely be hitting the mountains tomorrow 27 to 182 to 226 to Little Switzerland. Then maybe BP north from there.

Hit me up if you're out and about tomorrow or we can ride together some other time soon ..

Ride safe!

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Yeah man!.....will do it, daughter has things going on this weekend but will definitely pm you when i get a free weekend.
 
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Originally Posted by Thumper09
Beautiful! Big size jump from a Sportster. Did it take a few minutes to get used to the extra heft?
Yessir. I'm generally pretty careful as a rider, following distance, gear etc. I will admit though, I did have it up in the 3500-4000 range wringing it out like I would the sporty. Need to used to where the power sits.
 
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