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Old 06-16-2010, 02:36 PM   #31
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motorcyclist had an article on hopping up the xr1200. might be worth searching for.

i almost bought a v-rod night rod when I got my bike. they are weird in the twisties though. i still wish now and then though.
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Old 06-16-2010, 03:14 PM   #32
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PM... that's my thing. We need to stop talking about it... cause I want one...
Someday, I WILL own one!!!!
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Old 06-16-2010, 05:13 PM   #33
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PM... that's my thing. We need to stop talking about it... cause I want one...
Me too babe...and a Viper, and an Italian male model...
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Old 06-16-2010, 09:45 PM   #34
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Old 06-17-2010, 10:48 AM   #35
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You want to see a dead sexy cafe racer?
http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2010/05...ir/#more-40258
Fuckin kick start? damn...

I like...
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Old 06-17-2010, 01:50 PM   #36
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F yeah. If you want a true old school cafe, bobber, or dirt track racer... it MUST have a kick start to be the ulitimate sexy.
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Old 06-17-2010, 02:34 PM   #37
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F yeah. If you want a true old school cafe, bobber, or dirt track racer... it MUST have a kick start to be the ulitimate sexy.


I've seen too many old school chopper guys (thanks to my ex) sweat, get pissed off, and about break their foot to think that would ever be sexy! It's even funnier when the bikes owner gets so tired his buddies start taking turns trying to start it!
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Old 06-17-2010, 10:05 PM   #38
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I've seen too many old school chopper guys (thanks to my ex) sweat, get pissed off, and about break their foot to think that would ever be sexy! It's even funnier when the bikes owner gets so tired his buddies start taking turns trying to start it!
Real Talk!!!
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Old 06-17-2010, 10:06 PM   #39
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motorcyclist had an article on hopping up the xr1200. might be worth searching for.
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Step one: trade it in on a modern bike.
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Old 06-18-2010, 08:20 AM   #40
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I've seen too many old school chopper guys (thanks to my ex) sweat, get pissed off, and about break their foot to think that would ever be sexy! It's even funnier when the bikes owner gets so tired his buddies start taking turns trying to start it!
I never said it wouldn't have an electric back up starter.

No but seroiusly, not big inch chopper motors. But the small old schools... oh yeah Kick it!
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