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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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And finally gave up the metrics - picked up a 2011 SG with powerpak/cruise.

Congrats! Nice Ride!
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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Welcome to the dark side, you wont regret it
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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What is a "powerpak"?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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I left Honda two years ago when I traded my VTX. I gave up some power but gained oh so much more. Took her for a ride this evening and when I came out of the store I had to stop and stare for a moment. No other bike has ever affected me like my 03.

Welcome to the club. Enjoy that new glide.

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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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Congrats from a previous Clinton Twp resident (16 years ago). Now the bad news..... It is time for y'all to put it away for about 6 months . While you're out getting some tools you might as well get a Battery Tender. Our prime riding season is just about to get started down here Sanford Bikefest and Daytona Beach Biketoberfest right around the corner.

Now... if the stupid lovebugs would get out of here.....
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Jus Cruisin
Congrats from a previous Clinton Twp resident (16 years ago). Now the bad news..... It is time for y'all to put it away for about 6 months . While you're out getting some tools you might as well get a Battery Tender. Our prime riding season is just about to get started down here Sanford Bikefest and Daytona Beach Biketoberfest right around the corner.

Now... if the stupid lovebugs would get out of here.....
ya, i have a battery tender - im going to try and shoot down south in a week or so. i wanna put some mileage on it, to find out on long trips what i need to change on bike over the winter to make it more comfy.

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What is a "powerpak"?
Powerpak is the 103ci engine upgrade / ABS brakes / Security
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Same boat and dam near the same bike (minus the power pack). I've had metric bikes for over 20 years and kick myself now for never going Harley. Love the SG and probably will need a good lawyer if my road trips with the bulls don't taper off a bit.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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Congrats on the new ride! I'm about to make the switch also as I'm expecting my RK to be delivered right around November 1. Hope to get maybe a few rides before the white stuff starts to fly! What metric you coming off of?
 
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Originally Posted by MSgt Rose
Me too, left a metric, 08 Vulcan Classic and ain't looking back. My wife says its like I have a new girlfriend or something..... I have no idea what she is talking about? Just because I named her Sally Ride..... That's not so wrong.... is it?
I know the feeling. It is like having a new girl friend except my wife likes to ride her with me...
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 06:17 AM
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Jus Cruisin said
Now the bad news..... It is time for y'all to put it away for about 6 months
I don't know what you mean. This is prime riding season here. It's already cool in the mornings, and will be cooler all day soon. I may have to wear leathers in a couple of months but that doesn't bother me.
 
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