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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 04:39 PM
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Hope you're good at speed shifting because you'll need it
 
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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 05:10 PM
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My bikes won every race its been in
....at the gas station.
Because no one fills up faster than me.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by OCSpringer
My bikes won every race its been in
....at the gas station.
Because no one fills up faster than me.
You must have a 2.25 tank like me,

John
 
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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by OCSpringer
My bikes won every race its been in
....at the gas station.
Because no one fills up faster than me.
Lol, your bike would probably beat mine unless I have you mixed up for someone else. You've got more money into yours.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Garry Sr
If you've got 883 gearing I'll still be letting first wind out while you're in 3rd

You don’t get it do ya Gar. 91-03 883 Xl’s came with a 3:61 final. Your rubbermount has a 3.52 final, to my knowledge. Hopefully someone corrects me if that’s wrong.

When at the top of 3rd I’ve already broke 100 mph. Top of 4th I’m already into the 120’s. Only thing you run is your mouth, not your bike.


I remember my first time on the internet too lmao
 
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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Madnss
You don’t get it do ya Gar. 91-03 883 Xl’s came with a 3:61 final. Your rubbermount has a 3.52 final, to my knowledge. Hopefully someone corrects me if that’s wrong.

When at the top of 3rd I’ve already broke 100 mph. Top of 4th I’m already into the 120’s. Only thing you run is your mouth, not your bike.


I remember my first time on the internet too lmao
You're right I don't know the exact gear ratios but I was running out of gear when my bike was just an 883. I really hated the gearing.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 05:58 PM
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Hmm, what's Garry Jr like? ... ...


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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Harley_ish
Hmm, what's Garry Jr like? ...
I always let Jr do his own thing and he makes 3 or 4 times the money I ever did
 
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