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The Everything Breakout Thread
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just a bit of info on what i've bought! ... 18 month old BO fitted with a Vance & Hines 2 into 2 big radius super tuned screamin eagle 32109-08C included...its only covered 400 miles from new so i think it still needs running in so to speak
might be in the minority on here but not a great fan of this exhaust, and would like something a bit quieter (waiting to be flamed..lol)
might be in the minority on here but not a great fan of this exhaust, and would like something a bit quieter (waiting to be flamed..lol)
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just a bit of info on what i've bought! ... 18 month old BO fitted with a Vance & Hines 2 into 2 big radius super tuned screamin eagle 32109-08C included...its only covered 400 miles from new so i think it still needs running in so to speak
might be in the minority on here but not a great fan of this exhaust, and would like something a bit quieter (waiting to be flamed..lol)
might be in the minority on here but not a great fan of this exhaust, and would like something a bit quieter (waiting to be flamed..lol)
Last edited by LA_Dog; May 17, 2015 at 11:58 AM.
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just a bit of info on what i've bought! ... 18 month old BO fitted with a Vance & Hines 2 into 2 big radius super tuned screamin eagle 32109-08C included...its only covered 400 miles from new so i think it still needs running in so to speak
might be in the minority on here but not a great fan of this exhaust, and would like something a bit quieter (waiting to be flamed..lol)
might be in the minority on here but not a great fan of this exhaust, and would like something a bit quieter (waiting to be flamed..lol)
So have you used it much? Whats the initial feeling from coming from a jap sports bike?
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its being so used to sports bikes that had me so detached from the Breakout. Hopefully a few hundred miles along the road will have me feeling part of the bike.
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only done about 20 miles so far...brought it home but had some business to attend to today so couldn't get out for another ride! ... first impressions where "oh my god! ...this is like trying to wrestling a Gorilla whilst wearing roller boots!!!! ...lol took a little while for me to get the feel of it.
its being so used to sports bikes that had me so detached from the Breakout. Hopefully a few hundred miles along the road will have me feeling part of the bike.
its being so used to sports bikes that had me so detached from the Breakout. Hopefully a few hundred miles along the road will have me feeling part of the bike.
Sport bikes are all about acceleration, handling, and deep leaning on curves.
Cruisers (Harleys) are all about sound, feel, vibration, and deep relaxation. Listen to your engine. Feel the rythmic vibration. RELAX.
AHarley is a high quality machine, but NOT one designed for the same mission as a sport bike. Enjoy this NEW focus. Don't try to apply the old one.
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only done about 20 miles so far...brought it home but had some business to attend to today so couldn't get out for another ride! ... first impressions where "oh my god! ...this is like trying to wrestling a Gorilla whilst wearing roller boots!!!! ...lol took a little while for me to get the feel of it.
its being so used to sports bikes that had me so detached from the Breakout. Hopefully a few hundred miles along the road will have me feeling part of the bike.
its being so used to sports bikes that had me so detached from the Breakout. Hopefully a few hundred miles along the road will have me feeling part of the bike.
Where it's going to feel the weirdest is at slower speeds, whereas a sport bike always feels nimble. BTW if you keep the pipes, pull the baffles out and put in a set of baffles from Big City Thunder. makes the pipes sound much better. still loud, but no longer tinny. https://www.bigcitythunder.com/ they have a "quiet" version too but have not heard them.
Last edited by LA_Dog; May 17, 2015 at 07:01 PM. Reason: correction on info
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From: England
You have to change what you focus on.
Sport bikes are all about acceleration, handling, and deep leaning on curves.
Cruisers (Harleys) are all about sound, feel, vibration, and deep relaxation. Listen to your engine. Feel the rythmic vibration. RELAX.
AHarley is a high quality machine, but NOT one designed for the same mission as a sport bike. Enjoy this NEW focus. Don't try to apply the old one.
Jim G
Sport bikes are all about acceleration, handling, and deep leaning on curves.
Cruisers (Harleys) are all about sound, feel, vibration, and deep relaxation. Listen to your engine. Feel the rythmic vibration. RELAX.
AHarley is a high quality machine, but NOT one designed for the same mission as a sport bike. Enjoy this NEW focus. Don't try to apply the old one.
Jim G
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From: England
Yeh you'll get used to it rather quickly just take her out for a couple of all day rides. Sort of like going from a 911 to an Escalade.
Where it's going to feel the weirdest is at slower speeds, whereas a sport bike always feels nimble. BTW if you keep the pipes, pull the baffles out and put in a set of baffles from Thunder Mountain. makes the pipes sound much better. still loud, but no longer tinny.
Where it's going to feel the weirdest is at slower speeds, whereas a sport bike always feels nimble. BTW if you keep the pipes, pull the baffles out and put in a set of baffles from Thunder Mountain. makes the pipes sound much better. still loud, but no longer tinny.
you mean to tell me it has baffles???...lol. gonna take a look at the thunder road baffles.
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has anyone used a magnetic tank bag on their BO? ...might seem a weird question to some of you guys but i'm thinking of taking a weekend or two away on the bike and could do with a bit of luggage.I have a magnetic Tank bag that's unused somewhere in the garage just wondered if it was possible to mount one or am i being too optimistic.