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Old Apr 13, 2025 | 07:32 AM
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So ... Will 333,333 be next? ":>)

 
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Old Apr 13, 2025 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
So ... Will 333,333 be next? ":>

sure hope so!!!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2025 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rookie06
RG is a much better ride than the Ultra. Cuts the wind better and cornering is much easier. I've got a couple friends who have over 100K on the new ones and they're running great. They keep them all stock as well.
I believe leaving bikes stock will have better reliability
Years ago it was not the case, especially with the spring cam chain tensioners
if I buy my next bike new I will leave it stock
 
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Old Apr 15, 2025 | 08:25 AM
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Youre a beast! I followed the thread daily when you were doing the 100 in 100. Impressive doesnt even begin to describe what you did.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2025 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rookie06
8-9K from the OEM's. I run American Elites and get 14-15K
I was V-E-R-Y surprised to get 15k+ on my ME888. And I tow a trailer 1/3rd of the time.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2025 | 03:13 PM
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Very nice, congrats!!!

What's with all the tape on the painted surfaces?? Just curious.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2025 | 05:44 PM
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And shocks !? You must have changed out the notorious HD shocks... LOL
 
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Old Apr 23, 2025 | 02:25 PM
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And shocks !? You must have changed out the notorious HD shocks... LOL
Ohlins front and rear for the win!
 
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