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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:38 AM
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My 06' "kur clunks" after it warms up, I've never seen one that doesn't after it is warm.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:47 AM
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I dig it.

I think of solid steel every time I hear it.


no more plastic bikes for me.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:49 AM
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i actually like hearing it shift.... its a definate noise....
 
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 03:13 AM
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I kinda like the ker-klunk also...It's one of the reasons I bought a Harley...that and the squeaky front brake!
 
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 03:16 AM
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Yup I love that klunk.......dont let honda know we like it or they will try and duplicate it
 
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 03:17 AM
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I think you'd actually have to get off the bike and kick it when you shift to get a Honda to make the same noise.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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I sorta like the way mine sounds....Nice solid heavy duty sound....Gives you that confidence that the gears aren't gonna break or melt together.
 
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