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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Today, at the toy run, this guy has a custom 170 horse power Harley (if you can call it a Harley) with a blower. He said he only has taken it to 110 mph because she begins to " flex" since she is so stretch out. Cost; $ 75k to build. He did most of the work himself. Crazy.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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I love how the blower is tucked in so tightly.

However, that is the wrong chassis for that blown S & S!
 
Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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bet that thing is wicked fast. Would be fun
 
Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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that thing is sick!
 
Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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uhhhhhh........ useless?


what does he drive when he's not riding? a 900 hp Pinto with the stock tranny and rear?
 
Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Looks great but not sure I understand the logic of having such an imbalance between installed power, braking capability and handling capability

I guess I fall in the camp of "if it needs explaining you don't get it". Each to their own
 
Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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Kind of raises the question, what's the point?

It is pretty though.


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Today, at the toy run, this guy has a custom 170 horse power Harley (if you can call it a Harley) with a blower. He said he only has taken it to 110 mph because she begins to " flex" since she is so stretch out. Cost; $ 75k to build. He did most of the work himself. Crazy.
 
Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Looks more like a chopper instead of a Harley
 
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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I get the need for speed, Im guilty too. But that frame + that front end???? Looks nice but ????
 
Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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What part of that is a Harley..... I don't see anything Harley there.
 



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