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Jun 11, 2011 | 06:20 PM

#21

Geezer glider

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Tourer

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From: Wisconsin

Thanks for the info. I just didn't know there was a difference in motors. Still like my bike better, mostly because it's mine.

Jun 11, 2011 | 06:53 PM

#22

Jordy806

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I have a stage IV ISO mounted 103" in my LowRider, VH Radius 2/2 with BCT baffels. Its loud and shakes. I say its like riding a machine gun and wouldnt have it any other way.

Jun 11, 2011 | 09:39 PM

#23

Larry64

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From: SE Michigan

My TC88b is smooth fast, slow or idle.

Jun 12, 2011 | 02:51 PM

#24

Lost1

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From: Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by ftanner

...V-Twin with the cylinders transverse to the frame (hard mounted to the frame (it was part of the lower frame as a matter of fact)) rocked like an old V8 motor. When you grabbed a hand full of throttle the bike torqued like a V8 in a Vega if you weren't careful.

Yowsah!! Now that's what I'm talkin' about...!!!

Jun 12, 2011 | 06:48 PM

#25

fishcop

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From: las vegas nv

vibes

HD doesn't use the "B' motor (counter balanced) in the touring bikes because with the counter balance you lose some of the HP that the motor develops. Therefore, with the heavier touring bikes you would notice a significant lessening of power.

Jun 12, 2011 | 07:50 PM

#26

KBFXDLI

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From: USA

"A" Motor = real men, bikers, 1%'ers and normal guys.
"B" Motor = Girls, metrosexuals and guys with manginas.

Jun 12, 2011 | 09:18 PM

#27

Lost1

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From: Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbfxdli

"a" motor = real men, bikers, 1%'ers and normal guys.
"b" motor = girls, metrosexuals and guys with manginas. :d

roflmao!!!!

Jun 12, 2011 | 10:55 PM

#28

Bluehighways

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From: Southern California

Quote:

Originally Posted by KBFXDLI

"A" Motor = real men, bikers, 1%'ers and normal guys.
"B" Motor = Girls, metrosexuals and guys with manginas.

. . . and in your definition you'd be rubber mounted, while the rest of us are solid mounts?

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Jun 13, 2011 | 01:47 AM

#29

Ole T Sport

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From: Micawber, Manitoba

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluehighways

. . . and in your definition you'd be rubber mounted, while the rest of us are solid mounts?

Now, now, you really don't want us to play the "not a true Harley" card?

Notice no ST in my sig

Last edited by Ole T Sport; Jun 13, 2011 at 01:51 AM. Reason: Cranky and overtired

Jun 13, 2011 | 08:19 AM

#30

roadking2014

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From: South Carolina

the balanced and unbalanced thing made me think of the 1960's when the dealer offered a stroker kit and shaving the flywheels. Kept you with an astronaut smile but no good on long rides.
I havent noticed the balanced engine slowing me down coming off the line on my night train or a big gain in acceleration with my street glide being unbalanced.
things change though. used to you actually had to race someone to have a fast bike now you just walk up to the bar on bike night with a dyno slip waving it around yelling "beat this bitch"..wussification of america out of control....