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Mar 11, 2010 | 12:30 PM

#11

Shovelhead Jack

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From: Halfway to Hell

I beat the hell outta my bikes but I also know how and do fix them myself when things get mad at me. Shovels are very easy to work on yourself, as are most Pre-Twinkies. Not that Twinks are especially difficult but they do require more specialized tools and attention to detail than the older motors.

Mar 11, 2010 | 12:46 PM

#12

JustinDap

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From: Essex, Vermont

Nice and slow! I am in 5th at 35 - 40. When I'm on my bike, I'm not trying to get anywhere fast, just enjoying the ride.

Mar 11, 2010 | 01:33 PM

#13

3rdgear

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From: Nederland, Tx

Depends on my mood..

I generally only hot-rod it when im by myself and its a straight shot.. just kinda open her up and let her breath for a little bit.

Mar 11, 2010 | 01:44 PM

#14

tav311

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dim100

I drive my bike quite hard - always full on the throttle in acceleration and don't go into high gears unless I'm on highway.

Is this very bad for the bike??

How are you guys riding?

u don't drive a bike, u ride it.......

Mar 11, 2010 | 01:44 PM

#15

NightsRider

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From: Commerce City, CO

I will let you know tomorrow after I pick up the new ride. Used to break my Ducati all the time though, so I guess I "drive" hard.

Mar 11, 2010 | 02:30 PM

#16

Krakanator

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From: Columbus, Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shovelhead Jack

Twinks, Pre-Twinkies....sorry to hijack, but what the heck are you talking about. Never heard these terms before, I assume it is shovelhead talk.

Mar 11, 2010 | 04:18 PM

#17

OldFenderGuy

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From: Ozark Country

Can't remember the last time I opened the throttle "wide open" on any of my Harley's...

Half throttle (or less) will get me to any speed I want quick enough.....

Mar 11, 2010 | 05:00 PM

#18

camcarvin82

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The sportster was built for hot rodding more then the other bikes.

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Mar 11, 2010 | 05:09 PM

#19

John Hyatt

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From: Oklahoma City

The only time I get on hard is a freeway entry ramp. I have found the worst thing to do on an entry is putt around and look like your trying to figure out what to do like a lot of cagers do. I pick a target at the begining and get in there as quick as I can. Then just easy crusie and get in line.
Around town I am Mr Nice Guy. JonMon

Mar 11, 2010 | 09:08 PM

#20

wanabe

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From: manhattan beach

i usually rode it like i stole it... but have been trying real hard to cut that back lately.
its kinda an addiction- "hi my name is wanabe and i am addicted to speed (the other kind)". it has been at least 2 hours since my last fix...
trying real hard to give it up. every time i ride slow, i wonder "why??" !!!

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