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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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took it for a little spin yesterday.... cant believe how smooth and quiet the motor is (exhaust is just incredible).... still needs quite a bit of tuning but im dodging the snow for a little longer...wont be messing with timing till we get some higher temps, hard to get ping in 30 degree weather...

had to ride it in 4 inches of snow to get it outta my driveway, but once on road it was dry...
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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That's determination!

 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Getting a little impatient, aren't ya !

Still cant ride here, raining liek crazy, and then the snow is supposed to set in again[:@]
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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You should have backed the bike down the driveway while blipping the throttle. That should have cleared a path for you.

Congrats.

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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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just do what I do. Put the snow tires on!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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The meaning of a true rider.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Hey Hot Pursuit, I had mine out yesterday here in Cincinnati. It was only 42 but the sun was out and I can't stand the wait, gotta get some miles on this thing. I was tellin PhilM he needs to come up North here where it's a little cooler, too hot there in Texas
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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ORIGINAL: Dalton

Getting a little impatient, aren't ya !

Still cant ride here, raining liek crazy, and then the snow is supposed to set in again[:@]

well it was sunny yesterday. the rain came today early, and now the snow is following shortly... i just saw it as a window of opportunity....
 
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You should have backed the bike down the driveway while blipping the throttle. That should have cleared a path for you.

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ha ha, i debated how to get out for a few minutes.... decided im better at riding than i am walking....
 
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