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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ripto
speaking of the tank, they only offer the 3.3 on there right? that's a lot of gas station stops with that 1200
3 gallons you wish... thats a 2 gallon peanut you'll be lucky to get "48" miles before the fuel light comes on
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Nice lookin bikes but is that the oil tank mounted in front of the seat ?? Wow ! Wish they would have put a bit bigger fuel tank on them
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Two gallon tank ?? Geez someone sure dropped the ball on that design
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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C'mon, get over the small tank hang up. It's a city, light to light "bar hopper", not a touring bike... I personally love the looks of the bike, hell, I might just have to go get one and give the wife my Nightster.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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well no mods yet but ive started the list for sure. heres stock. sorry bout the size...





 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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I saw my first 48 today at the dealer. I thought it looked extremely cool. I wanted to get on it and tear some roads up.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ripto
Well if you use the bike to commute everywhere, the miles will add up and you'll be making a lot of stops, like I do. I only get about ~45 with my 883, I don't know how you get 60+
For one thing, I don't ride heavy on the throttle. And I spend most of my riding at 55-60 mph.

Since I've been riding for 2 years with a tank that size, I know from experience that the people saying it's too small are full of it. The tank looks cool.

Big tanks are a waste. 6 gallons? What for? Waste of space.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by brandxsavior
here are a few pictures of my girlfriend's new forty-eight:





NICE - Like my Nightster only HOTTER!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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I dunno. Still think that it looks unbalanced. More tractor like then motorcycle. Or more like one those Eastern-block Urals. Or better yet, one of those two-wheel drive beasts that were made in the Eastern-block for a while.

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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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NICE - Like my Nightster only HOTTER!
I definitely dig the bike. Got to ride it today a bit since my Nightster is getting a new headlight mounted. I still think I like my Nightster better, but I love the fact that my girl bought this so we can ride together (and that I get to ride it every now and then as well)
 
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