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Jul 16, 2014 | 11:25 PM

#11

Ron750

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My bike seems pretty fast to me. Why don't you take your bike to a good mechanic and let him check it out.

Jul 17, 2014 | 01:57 AM

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1Canuck

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From: wet coast BC

OP I think you already said you were kidding, anyway

slug, slow are words that mean something different to the user. generally I think they are referring to off the line up to (cruising) speed.

what is the definition of fast?
Is fast top speed or is fast the time it takes to get to top speed?
If bike A takes 20 seconds to go the 1/4 mile and B takes 10 sec then B is faster getting to the finish. But if both bikes reach the same top speed and continue on a journey bike A will still only be 10 sec behind.

bike A is a slug

Jul 17, 2014 | 02:02 AM

#13

insp.clouseau

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From: Belgium, Brabant

Why would I want speed when I have Style ?!

Jul 17, 2014 | 02:57 AM

#14

harleyflyboy

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From: TEXAS

The speed limit has recently been increased here in parts of Texas, they recognized the limitations of Harleys.

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Jul 17, 2014 | 03:02 AM

#15

sadsack

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The number of MPH is totally irrelevant if you run into the back of a slow moving truck....

I've had my Fatboy lo up to 100...it still had more speed, but I saw no need to use it.

Jul 17, 2014 | 05:36 AM

#16

Village Idiot™

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From: Martinsburg, WV

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulldog10

LOL. HDs aren't slow but some of the riders are.

Lulz. My Volkswagen hatchback is faster than my harley with a cam/cylinder upgrade. If you want to go fast, buy a real motorcycle.

Jul 17, 2014 | 07:05 AM

#17

Mikula

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From: ATX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron750

My bike seems pretty fast to me. Why don't you take your bike to a good mechanic and let him check it out.

you said "good" and "mechanic" in the same sentence. you also put them right next to eachother. come on now!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Village Idiot™

Lulz. My Volkswagen hatchback is faster than my harley with a cam/cylinder upgrade. If you want to go fast, buy a real motorcycle.

oh yea... well... my box of cheerios is faster than my harley with an ls1 swap

Jul 17, 2014 | 07:17 AM

#18

Iceman24

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From: Eastern NE

Shed a few lbs., lose the Village People garb, invest a few $$$ in bike/motor upgrades and she'll pick-up a little speed. Otherwise, just sit back & enjoy a "cruise."

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Jul 17, 2014 | 07:19 AM

#19

JiXeR

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From: Cypress, TX

my bike is fast. 2014 breakout with a 103 ci and a stage 1. not even that much money sunk into it yet. my brother has done a stage 3 on his...but he's got the money.