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Old 03-31-2009, 02:25 PM   #1
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at 65 my SV runs at 5k or so... I don't consider that to be very high.
Another reason I bought a big twin, at ~70 I'm in 5th at ~4k rpm. just cruising along but knowing that I've got the shuttles launch codes just a throttle twist away. Not making much noise at all
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Old 03-31-2009, 03:27 PM   #2
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Another reason I bought a big twin, at ~70 I'm in 5th at ~4k rpm. just cruising along but knowing that I've got the shuttles launch codes just a throttle twist away. Not making much noise at all
when is the rc ever not making much noise, hell even stting there its louder then most bikes with stock exhaust taking off....
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Old 03-31-2009, 03:30 PM   #3
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Water cooled liter V-twin is where it's at.
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