M8 torque
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M8 torque
Having owned several Harleys in the past my last bike was a Yamaha Vmax and the bike was a lot of fun was manageable yet a complete riot when you felt the need. That being said I was pleasantly surprised when entering freeway onramp on my slim and wasn't really trying but caught second and bike started fishtailing laying rubber hit third with a nice chirp and was on my way. Luckily the *** end didn't try and come out since you're essentially riding a lounge chair with the forward controls.
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Having owned several Harleys in the past my last bike was a Yamaha Vmax and the bike was a lot of fun was manageable yet a complete riot when you felt the need. That being said I was pleasantly surprised when entering freeway onramp on my slim and wasn't really trying but caught second and bike started fishtailing laying rubber hit third with a nice chirp and was on my way. Luckily the *** end didn't try and come out since you're essentially riding a lounge chair with the forward controls.
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I'm thinking there was some sand, gravel, oil or something of that sort on the ground to cause that fishtailing. These engines are certainly torquey but they aren't breaking-the-tire-loose-at speed-without-even-trying torquey.
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I was going to ask which part of Cleveland .
I would of met him at Southeast Harley to check out his scoot
but y'all ran him off...
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I would of met him at Southeast Harley to check out his scoot
but y'all ran him off...
Last Activity: 05-15-2023 02:17 PM
..L.T.A.
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Damn it! Wanted you to get some video of that fire-breather! Smokin' the tires like that, it had to be a freaking beast!
