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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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So they keep them lean and hot, and move the pipe away from the rider/passanger.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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And the way most folks bitch about watercooled engines, HD tries to stay the course.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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At least they are doing something about the heat issue.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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you can always buy a car with a/c if the heat is an issue
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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My concern is with the pipe under the frame can you still use a lift to work on the bike?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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It looks like it runs under the swingarm, not the frame. They may have raised the swingarm pivot point to allow room for it.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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Some of you people have way to much spare time on their hands!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Some of you people have way to much spare time on their hands!
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Thats because I can't get the lift under my bike
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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if you think that pipe is fake grab ahold of one when you get the chance
 
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