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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 06:44 AM
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He was real lucky, a real dumb ***. Not only over riding the abilities of the bike but his abilities also.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 06:49 AM
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I am glad I came from the acid era versus the testosterone era of today........
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by VTL nut
I am glad I came from the acid era versus the testosterone era of today........
Im glad im from the "do whatever the hell I enjoy (including riding the wheels off my Harleys) regardless of what people on the internet think of it" era......
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jeveretts
Do they make plastic skid plates for the bottom of your boards?
You can get stick on rub rails from a boating supply store.

You can buy similar stick on rub rails and thick plastic films from dirt bike stores and dirt track supply stores.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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I may have missed it, but I have not seen anyone tell the OP to change his body position. Once the bike is leaned over as far as it will go, to increase the speed through a turn, get off the seat. Move your body toward the inside of the corner and lower the center of gravity of the bike. This is what racers do when they drag a knee in a corner. Read a book by Keith Code like twist of the wrist. The other option, slow down, ride safe, enjoy.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by VTL nut
I am glad I came from the acid era versus the testosterone era of today........

Amen brother, the testosterone crowd will be 6 feet under while were still talking about Creedence and Steppenwolf. The dumbass generation is alive and well. Hey look at me, I'm scraping my floorboards wait a minute, I'm dead.
 
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Amen brother, the testosterone crowd will be 6 feet under while were still talking about Creedence and Steppenwolf. The dumbass generation is alive and well. Hey look at me, I'm scraping my floorboards wait a minute, I'm dead.
youre an idiot
 
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Originally Posted by KCFLHRC
He was real lucky, a real dumb ***. Not only over riding the abilities of the bike but his abilities also.

I have to admit. I'm pretty impressed how he just gets up and casually strolls across the road. I'd hate to see the $$ signs associated with that repair. Just not worth it to me to get that low for a few sparks.

I've never done it on the Glide but I scrapped a couple times on my earlier VTX. Scared the crap outta me, and seeing the video i know why!
 
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Just by your post I can tell what generation your from.
 
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