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Old Aug 24, 2023 | 11:59 AM
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You're just more into the racing aspect and I actually did my kit just for kicks.

I have 3 XL’s Gar, 1 Dedicated to racing and two daily riders. Try again
 
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Old Aug 24, 2023 | 12:00 PM
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Why do painters always put the hourglass on the BACKS of their black widow art, when it is actually on their underside?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2023 | 01:18 PM
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Why do painters always put the hourglass on the BACKS of their black widow art, when it is actually on their underside?
It might be either or but I've seen quite a few with it on the back, I just brought that bike back from Arizona
 
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Old Aug 24, 2023 | 03:52 PM
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Hey guys so I have a question about 2 up riding on a sportster I have an 05 sportster XL1200C and I really love this bike and don’t want to part with it. However, my girlfriend wants to do 2 up riding which I’m fine with but I’m unsure of the bikes weight limit. I am 220lb and she is 185lb. The bike rides fine with me on it alone but is our combined weight to much to ride safely? Will I have to get a bigger bike?
If it fits it ships. Consider better seat for passenger comfort.

 
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Old Aug 24, 2023 | 04:06 PM
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No clue why they come with a solo when it's a known bar hopper. If I can't take her home there's no sense in even being at the bar.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 08:45 AM
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We ride 2 up quite often on our 2013 Anniversary 1200C. Never a problem for us and very enjoyable. But I must admit it's usually 100 miles or less for our rides.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2023 | 06:27 AM
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I have 3 XL’s Gar, 1 Dedicated to racing and two daily riders. Try again
If I really wanted to haul azz I'd go buy a Hayabusa. $1500 was chump change cheap entertainment when I did my kit.
 
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If I really wanted to haul azz I'd go buy a Hayabusa

That statement alone says everything about you
 
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Originally Posted by Madnss
That statement alone says everything about you
Imagine just doing something because you want to........can you even comprehend that?
 
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Does it seem odd to the rest of you guys that a retired mechanic likes to wrench on **** and doesn't even need a reason? Please clue Jr in that I used to do this for an actual living.
 
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