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Re:New to Cruisin' 3 Years, 1 Month ago  
Thx, kaisayson. I really want to upgrade to a set of Hard Krome 3" Straights and PC V with auto-tune, but hey, the piggy bank ain't jingglin' much when I shake it....hmmmmm

PS: if anybody can comment on this exhaust I am looking at, I would appreciate it. I don't want god-awful loud.....just throaty and looks good. Performance boost wouldn't hurt either. Oh yeah, did I mention I don't want blueing? I am really not too hard to please. I looked into Vance and Hines Big Shots, too. But am less thrilled about the look of them.
 
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Re:New to Cruisin' 3 Years, 1 Month ago  
Welcome, Grinder!

I have to say the best street riders I have ever seen are the ex and current dirt riders. Welcome to the Clinic! We have a good bunch here and if you keep your eyes open you will learn a lot. In the few short weeks I have been here, only 400 miles on the Rstar so far, I have learned more than I could have imagined.

Seriously though, watch your wallet. These guys have already suckered me into getting aftermarket exhaust and an airkit... Oh and oil... we all know full synth Motul is the best

Welcome man. Let the addiction commence!
 
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Re:New to Cruisin' 3 Years, 1 Month ago  
I have 3" HKs. No bluing, but they are kinda loud. Not too bad until you rack them hard then they get pretty rowdy!
 
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