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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 03:30 AM
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We just a our annual open day at the dealers here in devon in the uk and a local firm brought along a dyno machine, there were a couple of Harleys tested but mainly the local sports bike lads keep them busy.
I was tempted with the slim but as she has only covered around a thousand miles and at that point not had the first service I declined a go, maybe next year.
If you have never experienced a Harley ten feet away that's flat out on a rolling road give it a go the noise is fantastic!
Anyway do you think that I should have had a go or did I do the right thing and decline until shes done a few more miles, has anyone had a bad experience with engine damage during or after a dyno test?
 

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Id would have also waited for the 1000 mile service
 
Old Jun 16, 2013 | 06:43 AM
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I think you did it right, there is always next time around.
 
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