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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
that electricity only travels at the speed of light...so anydelay is programmed in, which could be programmed out.

my 09 tbw is great.

to compare a bagger to a sporty with 1/2 the weight is kinda not apples to apples.

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actually electricity travels at 4/5th the speed of light
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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One of the best things Harley did was TBW, No more cables, Super smooth response, Grips are easier to install.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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After reading all 72 posts so far in this thread, I conclude once again that I like my stock dog just fine. I know, to each his own...
 
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