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Ray_maines
Posted on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 - 09:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Interesting reading:

http://www.cycleworld.com/index.cfm?siteaction=OnlineUpdate&id=26
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Prof_stack
Posted on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 - 11:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks Ray. Good stuff.

Have you test ridden an XB12 yet? :]
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Blake
Posted on Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 08:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ditto.
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Kaese
Posted on Friday, December 12, 2003 - 01:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Why does the EPA make the manufactures go through these paces when most individuals replace the pipe when buying a new bike?

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Az_m2
Posted on Friday, December 12, 2003 - 07:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I suspect most people don't replace the pipes after buying a new bike. I would bet that even the majority of Harley riders don't upgrade to new pipes. I could be wrong tho.
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Dynarider
Posted on Friday, December 12, 2003 - 07:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I would bet that even the majority of Harley riders don't upgrade to new pipes. I could be wrong tho.

I would say 4 out of 5 do upgrade.
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Roc
Posted on Friday, December 12, 2003 - 02:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The silent sound of compromise? Good article.
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Jst
Posted on Friday, December 12, 2003 - 06:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I would say 4 out of 5 do upgrade.


That's why they call it "The Tax"
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Crusty
Posted on Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 06:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey, cool! I'm one out of five.(Actually, I'm a whole lot more rare than that) I love quiet. I really like the new exhaust on the XB12. If I get one(XB), the aftermarket will have to find another way to suck the money from my wallet. (like good Hard Bags, or somethin')
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Dynarider
Posted on Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 07:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Crusty, gotta agree with you on the XB12 exhaust. I dont see why anyone would spend the $$$ to gain almost nothing except more noise. The stock muffler works & allows you to have a bit more fun without attracting the cops.
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Nevco1
Posted on Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 08:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Stealth mode when pushing the envelope on the road is a good thing. Saves on tickets and bullet holes.

Then again, a Buell without a rumble never fully develops its character. Catch 22...
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