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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Thanks for joining in Foggy.

I'm not too proud to admit that I have had times that I questioned if I'm doing right. We have had a few struggles on this end. But as you can see, all you guys have pulled me through, and I thank you for that. I look forward to a good wish on the thread, makes me remember that I'm not here alone and that I'm not the only one anticipating the ending we have all thought about. Thanks for posting.


And TX, when did you get a sense of humor??? You drinking Jack and eating pancakes or what???
 
Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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Got the brakes all fixed up. Man, what a difference at the handle and pedal.
I want to say thanks to my brother-in-law for coming out early on this 10 degree morning and giving me a hand.

To cold out to take for a test ride, but I was able to get the video to work of the first test ride last weekend. Going to be a little while until it finishes uploading, I will post it as soon as it is done.
 
Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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While I'm waiting on the video to process, here is a pic of the train rolling out of the garage for the first time and warming up for the test ride.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Dude!!! That thing sounds saaweeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!
 
Old Jan 30, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TXCOMMISH
Dude!!! That thing sounds saaweeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!
I totally agree. That is one of the nicest sounding bikes I have ever been on.
 
Old Jan 30, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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I prefer midrange volume pipes, but WOW! You sure someone didn't send you some cams?
 
Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Quadancer
I prefer midrange volume pipes, but WOW! You sure someone didn't send you some cams?
LOL. I know, it plops real nice. I'll have to check with Bill, but he never said anything, its stock as far as I know. Must be the pipes, they are vance n hines. Not very loud moving along though - quite a pleasant sound. I think the sensitivity of that camera's mic may have enhanced the volume a little bit.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Sounds AWESOME!
 
Old Jan 31, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Bill got back to me and said the bike has no motor work. Just the pipes, high-flow filter, and proper flash. So the thump thump is pretty much all natural.
 



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