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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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So I was reading on another thread where the op wanted to turn his bike into a busa killer, and this got me thinking...

in your personal opinion, what bikes from other manufacturers most closely resemble yours...I don't mean looks, I mean performance. This would be your bike (with or without mods) is like a ...

For example, I had a bmw k1300r, and my brother has a vmax, I think they are pretty much the same, with the edge going for the bmw since it was mine

Putting this into contest, a stock 48 (or nightster) is like a...

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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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this thread is like a...waste of time.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by HOTLAP
this thread is like a...waste of time.


i guess i kind of agree....what's the point really? imo, if you really need an answer, no other mfg. resembles my nightster which is why i bought it instead of a bike from another mfg.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 05:38 AM
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I saw Hotlaps answer yesterday.......I thought it was pretty funny too.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 05:49 AM
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Rather than compare to another bike I think my 48 is like a mistress that is a nymphomaniac and owns a liquor store.
 
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Originally Posted by HOTLAP
this thread is like a...waste of time.
Best Answer So Far ...
 
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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If someone wants to go fast like a Busa then jut go get a Busa, I mean a nice used one is cheap these days. My bikes are wha they are. No other brand makes a bike like HD, just cheap looking copies LOL!
 
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