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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Boss wants me to test ride the 09 FLHX that they just did a 103 stage IV on. Don't know what all the techs put in it, but if she twisting my arm to get out and ride whilst she is paying me......who am I to argue Guess she wants us to be able to talk it up to the customers.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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We'll be waiting for a report...
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Well get out there so you can give us the gory details. We'll be waiting.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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Have fun! Do not forget to give us a report!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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Stage 4 huh!! Sounds pretty bad. cant wait for the results.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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sounds BA, can't wait for the report
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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You poor guy! My heart bleeds for you!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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Wow! The kit was #27517-08 which is a 58mm TB, SE260, 103" with 110+ heads. They put Supertraps on it with something like 18 discs. They said the new crossover actually hurt them more then helped it. That sumabitch flew. I had it up to 110mph on the interstate without a wince. That was my first ride on an 09 so that felt good also. They have one more kit in stock that they are going to do and this time they're going to try a 2-1 with it.
 
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How much is the kit?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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The kit retails for $2398.95.....that included the super tuner, perfect fit rods, gaskets, injectors, heads, TB, everything but the pipes basically.
 
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