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Reviewed on August 25, 2009
I wanted to wait a while before I wrote my review. I have now owned my bike for a little over three months. This year in Mass, June and July were filled with rain but I sill rode enough to know I made a great decision with this bike! I was a little nervous about the fat rear tire. Somewhere...
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I wanted to wait a while before I wrote my review. I have now owned my bike for a little over three months. This year in Mass, June and July were filled with rain but I sill rode enough to know I made a great decision with this bike! I was a little nervous about the fat rear tire. Somewhere between 1000 - 1500 miles I realized I didn't notice the tire. It took a little time but now I can't imagine having a skinnier tire. Another concern I had when I first got the bike was some of the noises that came from the engine. My previous bike was a 900cc water cooled. This bike made a lot more noise. As with the tire, once the bike hade about 1500 - 2000 miles on it I am now AMAZED at how quiet and smooth this engine is. There are times I'd say I can't even hear it (or feel it). There is NO vibration at all! Today I was riding at lunch time (no more than 5 minutes on the road). First red light, someone in a SUV started with beautiful bike, then how big is that engine, what kind of bike is that, is that a custom paint job?... Got to go, the light is green. Next read light, a Street Glide pulled up next to me, the rider said Sweet ride. My reply was, you too, that was my second choice. :-) No regrets! I love this bike!
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