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Took the 17 RG to the drags yesterday

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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 08:50 PM
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No cat no baffle. And I have capped the crossover. I have no idea if this
Hurt or helped, I just couldn't stand the way it sounded stock and there weren't any options at the time.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sg1320
You can actually wear jeans up to 125mph. The no boots is a no no though
As long as you keep it upright!!! What happens at 125 in jeans?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2016 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mastergunnera8
What happens at 125 in jeans?
...... they become 'distressed jeans'
 
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Old Nov 7, 2016 | 06:13 PM
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13 flat! Nice!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2016 | 06:52 PM
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Not too bad. Thanks for sharing.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 04:24 AM
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better times than I would have guessed. that is respectable for a big bike. thanks for sharing.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 07:07 AM
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Cool!

Makes me wonder what a pre 17 would be at.
 
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