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I ordered this bike while on deployment back in 2006. I ride it rain or shine as often as possible and it's come a long way since the first ride. Put down 81hp/91tq with the stock 96", heavy breather, SE 203s, 2-2 freedom performance pipes, and a power commander. Nothing special but it sounds good and cruises like a dream.
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Don't hate the last one. That sucker is scary fun. (185-190rwhp)
Hate the last one??? Hell no! That would be the dream garage stock for me. My first ride was a 2002 Hayabusa Blue/black.
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