Stages?
Cruiser
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From: Streamwood, IL
They are kinda useful to know ballpark where a bike is at for stock
And they give a good outline of the progression.
Meaning don't bother with a cam if your bike is choking.
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Well what did we do to identify progression BEFORE Harley Davidson came up with this nonsense? We used our heads to identify what was done and where we were at. Not trying to be a dick(but I am good at it) but the stage stuff is total and complete marketing bs to try and keep the customer inside HD's precious little box. I guess it's working.
Road Warrior
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Well what did we do to identify progression BEFORE Harley Davidson came up with this nonsense? We used our heads to identify what was done and where we were at. Not trying to be a dick(but I am good at it) but the stage stuff is total and complete marketing bs to try and keep the customer inside HD's precious little box. I guess it's working.
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Cruiser
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From: Streamwood, IL
Well what did we do to identify progression BEFORE Harley Davidson came up with this nonsense? We used our heads to identify what was done and where we were at. Not trying to be a dick(but I am good at it) but the stage stuff is total and complete marketing bs to try and keep the customer inside HD's precious little box. I guess it's working.
I'm not disagreeing that's how it started. But it gives a good reference to those trying to figure out what to do when.
Just blowing it off as nonsense as opposing to helping someone who asked isn't helping anyone.
Cruiser
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From: Streamwood, IL
One thing that cracks me up is seeing a bike for sale that's listed as stage 1 on lc or the like.
Basically it's saying I've done more than nothing and basically what 99% of harley riders automatically do.
Basically it's saying I've done more than nothing and basically what 99% of harley riders automatically do.
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My bikes never been to a harley shop while my names on the title.
I'm not disagreeing that's how it started. But it gives a good reference to those trying to figure out what to do when.
Just blowing it off as nonsense as opposing to helping someone who asked isn't helping anyone.
I'm not disagreeing that's how it started. But it gives a good reference to those trying to figure out what to do when.
Just blowing it off as nonsense as opposing to helping someone who asked isn't helping anyone.
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Easy fellas...I was just asking. I just didn't know if there was some hard, fast rule as to what was what. Just making conversation........It don't make me a s***. Who's buying the next round???
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