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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by fullautomike
That's funny. They do despise Harleys.
I don't get it. I love motorcycles, just some more than others.
I am the same way, I dig motorcycles, all of them, some I choose to look at, some I invest my time and money in.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by perki48
Just curious as why a "bone stock" bike that will out perform MOST of the modified Harley's on the road is a problem?
I have two 05s (Ultra... with some stuff and a CVO that has been worked) that will kick the **** out of anything bone stock. The new 107 or 114, take your pick.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by beary
I'm not sure comparing the 103 to the 107 is apples to apples. What I really like about the M8 over the twincam is the low end torque and the relatively constant power curve (slope?).

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Yes I got a extensive test ride on a 17 SGS. You are right about the power delivery. It's not like what we are used to where you learn the sweet power band spot. I took a bunch of pictures.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 04:45 AM
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WTF I checked the OP stats and it says they have over 200 threads started including 48 started this year. You must have looked at someone elses.
Here ya go.
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The stupid garage talk app is notorious for incorrect post counts among other things.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Robjr
Here ya go.
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I just did the top of the stats to show the total count on the right.



 
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Glyder54
As an owner of 2 different Limiteds one which was hopped up with cam,exhaust etc.and now the owner of a 17....the 107 stock out of the box is indeed an improvement.
Hey guys, the above is from someone who has "actually" rode them.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 12:14 PM
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Hey guys, the above is from someone who has "actually" rode them.
But "an improvement" is nowhere near enough of a reason to have one IMO.
 
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Originally Posted by Back-n-Black
But "an improvement" is nowhere near enough of a reason to have one IMO.
If an improvement over a "hopped up" Twin cam is not enough, then what is?
 
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...Meanwhile, looks like my new one (or at least the one I'd buy) just rolled off the truck:



Holy **** that's sexy!!!
 
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