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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 06:12 PM
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Every day😉
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 07:50 AM
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yes a few times
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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Yes ,a bit more vibes and things happen way too fast at that speed. I just don't do it all that much.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 12:01 PM
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Absolutely!! The needle bounces a bit as it pegs...
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 12:20 PM
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all day every day.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 01:27 PM
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yip 110 on the motorway
 
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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 12:43 PM
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Default Be honest....ever busted 100 on a Harley?

Got up to 130 on my fxdwg racing a buddy of mine. Wasn't too bad but the skinny front tire isn't very awe inspiring.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 08:36 AM
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My '92 FLHTpolice wouldn't even break 90mph, but after installing hi-compression SE heads and an Andrews 146 degree cam, it easily breaks 100 mph. Of course, i took off all the bars and bags and stuff...
 
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Originally Posted by clifwideglide
got up to 130 on my fxdwg racing a buddy of mine. Wasn't too bad but the skinny front tire isn't very awe inspiring.
. Yep . !
 
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 08:24 PM
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103 1 time, never again....this was per my Garmin.. That big Sumbitch is not made to go that fast....
 
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