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03-04-2008, 08:21 AM | #1 | |
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Nope, test ride was just street, though we were able to get up to about 92 mph through a couple sections. Frankly, I LOVED the thing (taking off from the first traffic light, I was literally giggling in my helmet), but I think it's PURELY a track beast; way too agressive/compact of a riding position to try to ride it daily/on the street. |
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03-04-2008, 08:26 AM | #2 | |
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03-04-2008, 08:51 AM | #3 | |
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I was impressed though that the power just seemed really strong and smooth all the way up (but you also have to bear in mind what I'm coming FROM - something 13 years older and probably 100 lbs heavier ) |
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03-04-2008, 09:08 AM | #4 |
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Neebs, it sounds like an absolute blast!!! I'm with you on the Buell though... last time I test rode one I brought it back early.
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03-04-2008, 09:14 AM | #5 |
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Nick and I were like two blocks from the speedway, stopped at a light... I'm watching my front turn signals jiggle like they're made of jello (as were my innards) and Nick goes "Can we go back now???" We stuck it out, but only grudgingly.
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03-04-2008, 09:18 AM | #6 | |
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I mean, I'm used to rattle... I have the bike with the eternally stuck gumball. But, damn. The guy asked me what I thought. I looked him right in the eye and said "At the end of the day, it's still just a Buell".
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03-04-2008, 09:21 AM | #7 | |
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03-04-2008, 09:28 AM | #8 | |
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Ohhhhhh yes, soon, soon!! |
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03-04-2008, 09:56 AM | #9 |
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this thread is missing pics.
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03-04-2008, 10:02 AM | #10 |
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