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Old 10-27-2009, 09:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Thumbs up 1st time over century mark with TBird....

Ok, when was your first time? I couldn't stand it any longer. Was on my way home from work last night and decided it was time for the Bird's first trip over the century mark... the way this bike accelerates from 60 to triple digits is simply amazing for a cruiser... ....was only there for a few seconds, but this bike is incredibly stable at any speed.
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Old 10-27-2009, 11:21 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I did this a week and 1/2 ago and buried the speedo. (120 MPH) I had to shut it off because my glasses were starting to bounce off my head and i was forced to ride one handed to hold them on. But i have no doubt 125 was easily obtainable and pretty sure 130 would be possible.
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Old 10-27-2009, 11:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 10-28-2009, 12:35 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I triple digit certified my t-bird the first ride out. It felt weird, really weird...I mean 105 shouldn't fell like 55 right?

Really I am amazed how buttery this bike feels at any speed.
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Old 10-28-2009, 10:15 AM   #5 (permalink)
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100 up after 3 minutes of picking the bike up of course.
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Old 10-28-2009, 10:32 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Do you guys have to buy that after market touring seat to accommodate those big balls?
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Old 10-28-2009, 11:05 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Do you guys have to buy that after market touring seat to accommodate those big balls?
Now that's funny!
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Old 10-28-2009, 03:43 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Does anyone have the part number for the big balls after market seat? Does that help you go faster or just make it more comfortable?

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