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Old Dec 26, 2016 | 12:08 PM
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Almost as good as a review I once read on the Soft Tail.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2016 | 12:10 PM
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The M8 wants to run, its willingness to run surprises you. The bikes should come wrapped up. " surprise inside"
 
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Old Dec 26, 2016 | 04:35 PM
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That was one of the worst written things I've ever read.

The idle has dropped — the result of software that kills the rear half of the V-twin engine when it’s not needed — so the low-end torque feels even more impressive.

WTF?
 
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Old Dec 26, 2016 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bad tappets
That was one of the worst written things I've ever read.

The idle has dropped — the result of software that kills the rear half of the V-twin engine when it’s not needed — so the low-end torque feels even more impressive.

WTF?
Yeah, that was a head scratcher as well.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2016 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bad tappets
That was one of the worst written things I've ever read.

The idle has dropped — the result of software that kills the rear half of the V-twin engine when it’s not needed — so the low-end torque feels even more impressive.

WTF?
Even though he says he used the bike for a weekend, makes me wonder if he even rode it.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2016 | 02:18 AM
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its pretty much the same review that I have seen in a number of reviews. the writer could have easily pieced this review together from a number of reviews. Honestly all of these glowing reports are kind of old. I only pay attention to reviews that are somewhat critical. gives you something to think about and hopefully see the motor company address it if it is an issue
 
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Old Dec 28, 2016 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mjwebb
80 in 3rd at 5200 rpm's is fact with Stage 1..I don't ***** foot around..LOL
 
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