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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 04:42 PM
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That is one BUTT UGLY looking bike. Can't ever see why anyone would buy one.

Well, I am on my third but I ain't too sharp....
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 05:34 PM
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Hot damn!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 10:35 PM
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yes, they are the ugly ducklings, but they sure do ride nice!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 10:45 PM
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Your gonna love it!! Just got home from a ride on mine, it just keeps getting better too!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2018 | 11:15 PM
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 12:00 AM
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Welcome to the shark nation!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 12:42 AM
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Nice ride Turd. Your salesman wasn't by chance Jim was it? That new Rocklin store is gonna be sweet!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 08:30 AM
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Sweet! You think you like it now, just wait. It only get's better. I've had mine since 10/16 and I love it more every time I ride it. And all those M8 skeptics out there can keep their beloved TC's! The M8 is solid and rocks right out of the box - but I'm never content with right out of the box!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 07:23 PM
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This just in: I frigging love this bike. I managed to keep my sh*t together long enough to get out of the 500 mi break-in. Now its game on.

Two things: it really seems to make more power after 3300-3500 revs. I obviously had no idea because I was diligently following my break-in instructions. Also you guys were right, the exhaust has really seemed to evolve into something closer to what I'd like. A little more Harley-like.

Thanks for the warm welcome! You guys are the best.

MotoJockey: Jim was my salesman. I was really impressed with his customer-oriented attitude. I recommend him and Rocklin HD to anyone looking to be treated like an adult human being during the buying process. They've got a customer for life out of me!
 
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