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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 04:06 AM
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The boards will start to scrape at some point on mine, haven't had it enough miles yet though.
 
Old Mar 19, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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I ride to relax. Dont like to push the envolope. I have a sporty for my "rush" if need be but still havent had it over 80-90mph. and only scraped it once in 2500mi.

Being an airline pilot gives me all the excitement I need
 
Old Mar 19, 2012 | 06:50 AM
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Between the cops and gravel on every corner around here, there's not much opportunity to go ***** to the wall. On the rare occasion when the stars line up just right, I love it, but feeling that front end slide when burning through a corner and hitting hunks of gravel ain't no fun.
 
Old Mar 19, 2012 | 06:50 AM
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I ride my Street Glide like I stole the ****.
 
Old Mar 19, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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I don`t ride with groups much, pretty much a loner on my train, But when I do I try to ride at their pace and it`s cool to relax and look at the "flowers" once in a while.
 
Old Mar 19, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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I ride/drive everything I own like I stole it.
 
Old Mar 19, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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I like to be aggressive on my dirt bike, way more fun than scraping pegs on a Harley.
 
Old Mar 19, 2012 | 07:22 AM
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Refreshing to see a thread like this.Have always loved to drag race and a little road racing mixed in my bikes reflect that.Upgraded suspensions,brakes,big inch motors and all the running gear to support them more than satisfies that need.Floor boards and kickstands being wear items are all a part of the experience.Owning a Harley is all I have ever wanted,no other motorcycle on this big blue ball could come close and I have ridden an example of about everything out there.Dog
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dickey
not me. I'm a flower sniffer.

I bought my bike for relaxation, not excitement. If i want excitement, i'll go to south st. Pete wearing a rebel flag t-shirt.
roflmao!
 
Old Mar 19, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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I love speed , I bought a fat bob to slow me down A bit , I dont intend doing any engine mods to make it go faster , that would defeat the point of me owning one ,

I like riding alone , I don't do groups , and that way I can ride how , when and where I want ,
If I fancy a slow cruise , or a fast blast then It's up to me
This morning I was having some fun with a VW golf GTI , 100 + mph along the country lanes where I live , not overly quick I know , but enough to get my juices flowing , on the return ride I proberly didn't go over 80mph .
if I wanted to go faster , I'd buy a bike that could handle the speed better , it definately wouldn't be a Harley of any description
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