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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 07:33 AM
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So how does she get on without standing on the Footpeg? Run and jump over the Tour pack like Roy Rogers or Gene Autry??? (Old Guys get that reference)
 
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 08:00 AM
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you should be fine, just a guess
 
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 08:15 AM
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Do this, woman love it. "Hey honey, the guys on the forum said you need to drop a few pounds so you don't snap off the footpegs".
 
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 08:16 AM
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Factory footpegs I wouldn't worry about. For liability reasons, I'm quite sure HD over-engineered them, and can handle way more weight than any human might weigh.

Cheap no name Chineesium crap, who knows? But you said they are factory, so you are good to go.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 08:38 AM
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Do this, woman love it. "Hey honey, the guys on the forum said you need to drop a few pounds so you don't snap off the footpegs".
"This just in!
Forum member @BigMike suffers multiple devistating wounds from repeated bludgeoning with rolling pins and cast iron skillets! Back to YOU Kate!"
 
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CaffeineBuzz


you should be fine, just a guess
I've always pictured you with a beard, and being a man... Just goes to show, ya never know who you're chatting with on the Internet.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 10:00 AM
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The shear strength of a bolt that size has to be over 8,000 pounds. I think you'll be okay.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by NoRegerts
I've always pictured you with a beard, and being a man... Just goes to show, ya never know who you're chatting with on the Internet.


correction, a man with a magnificent beard
 
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Originally Posted by CaffeineBuzz
correction, a man with a magnificent beard
 
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Old Sep 22, 2022 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CaffeineBuzz


correction, a man with a magnificent beard
all i can add is your going to be hating life when you take those bag covers off. if thats your bike
 

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