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#100565 Greysnake (User) BB sold all the beer and bought a stratoliner. Platinum Boarder Posts: 2915 Re:How much $ for more HP 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   It came down to the suzuki or the Road* and the Roadie fit me better and is not fugly like the Suszuki. JMHO   Logged     06 Midnight Silverado *nothing shines like a star*   The administrator has disabled public write access. #100580 Moondog (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 336 Re:How much $ for more HP 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I think I know what you mean hammer. I had been riding a sportbike for 10 years before getting the R* (better 2up for the wife and myself) I was a little disappointed in the power but then again I was getting off a bike that was half the weight and had 50% more HP. After getting a few thousand miles on the R*, and stopped scraping the floorboards on every corner, I think it has plenty of power, and when you compare apples to apples it outshines most others in its class. When I feel the need to drag my knees I hop back on the sportbike to get my fix. Moondog   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #100588 Hades02 (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 27 Re:How much $ for more HP 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Hammer, It all depends on how much you want to spend. For as heavy as a Roadie is they do well. I did the full big bore service from Orient Express. Total price was more than it should have because I had them do the labor instead of doing it myself but they also did some work to the tranny. I dynoed at 104 hp and 130 ft/lbs. That is with a thunder tornado air kit, 45mm carb, ported manifold and V&H longshots with no baffles and no torque cones. It is punched out to 108 and is still very streetable. When you get on it, it will slide you completely off the back end if you are not holding on well. I have done burn outs and snapped a few belts.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #100598 MitchellNJ (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 73 Re:How much $ for more HP 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   So you meant to buy a V-Max to have the Cruiser which launches like a street bike. The R* has no problem pulling through the gears but you won't see 3sec 0-60.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #100645 hammer (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 64 Re:How much $ for more HP 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I knew this would bring the comments. I appreciate every one of them. The reason i bought this bike WAS to slow myself down a tad. I own a 2000 Valkrie and love it as well. I was looking for alittle more style with the RS. I have a tendency to ride alittle hard on any bike so I guess I'm looking for more out of the lower gears (torque) I will admit this is the most comfortable bike I've rode/owned as far as riding position goes. I'm 6' 210 lbs It cruises nicely at 85 with out being overly busy. I'll do what I can afford and keep you all posted Thanks again for the input. Buy the way i didn't mean to hurt anyone's feallings when i said the RS was gutless. I just say it like i see it   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #100646 takehikes (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 307 Re:How much $ for more HP 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I've ridden 40 years and the last bike was a purple Kawasaki missle. I realized the bike had more talent than the rider and decided to go cruising. I haven't regreted it for a moment. I think the Roadie has plenty of HP/torque.......once I put on the V&H ProPipe, BAK and rejetted!!   Logged     Every walk of life falls under the sway of the Testicular Imperative: either you have the world by them, or it has you.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #100649 williamhall (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 10 Re:How much $ for more HP 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago   if you are looking for more torque try a smaller front pulley. it will multiply the torque and give you the seat of the pants difference you wont find without spending a lot of dough elsewhere.   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/07/15 16:45 By williamhall. Reason: added   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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