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Old 06-19-2009, 11:49 AM   #11
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I never have on a v-twin and looks like I'm glad I haven't !!
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Old 06-19-2009, 07:03 PM   #12
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I've always done it in 2nd gear...but never on the big twin.
That ain't no BIG v-twin.

Trying doing it on a 117CI v-twin that weights 800lbs.

Hell just trying pushing it... I had to once like a half fuckin mile!!
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Old 06-21-2009, 10:42 AM   #13
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That ain't no BIG v-twin.

Trying doing it on a 117CI v-twin that weights 800lbs.

Hell just trying pushing it... I had to once like a half fuckin mile!!
Yeah, pass. Thanks.
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Old 06-21-2009, 07:55 PM   #14
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My TL a couple times...I feel you.
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Old 06-21-2009, 11:12 PM   #15
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My TL a couple times...I feel you.

Same here, a few times on the TL. The CBR was a breeze compared to the TL.
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Old 06-21-2009, 11:25 PM   #16
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Yeah, pass. Thanks.
Yes I actually got passed more this way then when it was running.
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Old 06-22-2009, 06:31 AM   #17
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Same here, a few times on the TL. The CBR was a breeze compared to the TL.
seriously dude...that shit was no joke...
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Old 06-22-2009, 11:04 AM   #18
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i had to bump start an 1150 GS...FULLY LOADED. OMFG that thing nearly gave me a heart attack...took four times to get it started...the funny thing was i tried it in second twice third once and nothing...then i was like fuck it put it in first, sonbitch popped right over, go figure
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