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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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If you're going to do it...save money and do it yourself. If you feel comfortable doing engine work.

 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Intake, 2:1 exhaust, cams, head work and a tune. That will wake her up more then just bolting on the 107 kit.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by vegashd
Everyone bitches these bikes are heavy and can't move... Blah blah blah... Some people like myself love power... A 107 can put you in to triple digits.... Well worth it!!
True, but for what you spent on that, any kid could buy a 600cc sportbike from Craigslist and leave you in the dust.

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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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True, but for what you spent on that, any kid could buy a 600cc sportbike from Craigslist and leave you in the dust.

To each their own.
And that kid ain't riding a Harley, so what's the point?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Drilln'Boss
And that kid ain't riding a Harley, so what's the point?
There's nothing special about riding a Harley. They're a collection of parts, that's it. You like them, I like them, but not everyone does.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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"If you're going to do it...save money and do it yourself. If you feel comfortable doing engine work."
Right on, Griff11Lo. With those videos anyone can do it.
 
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Originally Posted by '05Train
There's nothing special about riding a Harley. They're a collection of parts, that's it. You like them, I like them, but not everyone does.
I beg to differ.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Drilln'Boss
I beg to differ.
As is your right. But it's just another mass-produced motorcycle that anyone with the cash (or financing) can buy. And there are many, many people who choose not to.

A fast Harley is still a slow motorcycle.
 
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Originally Posted by Drilln'Boss
I beg to differ.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by '05Train
As is your right. But it's just another mass-produced motorcycle that anyone with the cash (or financing) can buy. And there are many, many people who choose not to.

A fast Harley is still a slow motorcycle.

Why people buy a Harley to make it into a crotch rocket is kinda pointless. How fast do people want to go. I guess when I was younger i can see the speed thing but as I get older... been there done that kinda thing. Ya, ya go fast kid. See ya at the next light.

^^I think I am getting old now lol
 
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