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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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Welcome from Pensacola 1sthd07train! This is a great place to get information on your new ride and to share your experiences with us!

Good luck and ride safe!

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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Welcome and congrats. What color train?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Welcome from Southern California. Post some pics of your new ride.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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The only problem you will have with the way it runs is that it's going to be really hard to muster up enough restraint to ride it nice during the breakin period. My '07 is setup a lot like yours except that I have Rush pipes, and it easily pulls a ton up in 4th gear with more power to go.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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how about the break in? some say run it close to hard others say easy does it. also have heard break it in how you plan to ride. thoughts?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Personally, I take it easy during the break-in period. For a variety of reasons. Lets the parts mesh as they should, lets YOU mesh with the bike, etc. Then, ride it like you stole it!! Enjoy!!
 
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