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Iron Butt
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Richmond, Virginia | Trek, i think sometimes its reading into text communications I know I write and am perceived more strongly than my intent.
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Iron Butt
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Linwood, MI | @ TekWolf: I've re-read your posts at least 3 times and I see no indication that you were just posting "a little kidding." Everything you said came off snarky, insulting and condescending. If you're only joking or teasing, then next time you should think about putting something in there to indicate that, like a wink (  ) or a "just kidding you, man" or something.
@VaParadox: First off, Reed wasn't asking for opinions on whether or not it was too loud; he was looking for ideas about quieting the engine (not exhaust) noise. Therefor, your "opposing opinion" was neither requested nor desired by the original thread poster. Secondly, just because that's how the manufacturer made it doesn't really mean squat. Just ask any biker who has ever made the slightest little modification. Once you buy the bike you're free to change it however you want to suit your tastes. Or not. Your decision. Finally, "...arent we all lucky that we have choices, and the ability to express them and no one gets pissy[?]" You should heed your own words. More than once you have chastised others for making changes to their bike, yet yours isn't all stock, is it? In your own words your bike is "all chromed out." I personally think that chrome is a waste of money and time (to keep it clean and looking good), but I don't come and rain all over your parade, do I? So take your own advice and don't get "all pissy" with others here that are trying to make their bikes to be exactly what they want them to be.
@ rlreed: I am very sorry for hijacking your thread with all this stuff and will now cease and desist.
I don't really find the tunnel noise to be disturbing, but that could just be because I've gotten used to it. I would like hear about any solutions you come up with, though. And who knows, maybe Victory would like to hear, too  . The only think I would caution you about, though, is to pick something that is somewhat aesthetically appealing to you. I don't know about you, but I often see the tunnel when I look down or even in my periperal vision and I think something really ugly or gaudy in there might be a distraction.
Edited by Rebel 2008-12-20 4:13 PM
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Iron Butt
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New York State | Jeesh what a grouch |
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Cruiser
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Tavares, Fl | Man, you can tell some of these guys are ex Harley riders............. |
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Iron Butt
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New York State | rlreed - 2008-12-20 7:48 PM
Man, you can tell some of these guys are ex Harley riders.............
Oh you used to have a hog |
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Dale, Indiana | Trekwolf164 - 2008-12-20 10:10 AM
They make electric scooters they have windshields and run very quiet
Don't forget Pink would be the more appropriate color.
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Cruiser
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MN. | Nepper - 2008-12-17 8:48 PM
Noise !!! I live in Northern Ontario Canada, there is 2 feet of snow here and it's going down to 25 below tonight. And that's celcius. I'm stuck driving in a cage over ice and snow and I'll be lucky to be able to ride again come April. I'd give anything right now to hear that beautiful noise you guys are talking about. That's not noise that's the sound of two wheels being hauled down the highway by 106 cubic inches (devided in two) of sheer beauty and it sounds like music. It lets you know it's alive. If I didn't like it I would have bought one of those other touring bikes that doesn't even sound like a motorcycle.
Now that's just my opinion but it has been tempered by about 40 years of listening to the sweet sound of everything from 2 stroke singles to 4 stroke 4s coming up between my legs.
Now you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year eh!
Gotta go with Nepper on this! I'm in Minnesota, and after yesterdays blizzard, now have to go outside in -11 degrees to shovel! All the while staring longingly at my bike, in the garage, hooked up to its battery tender!
And ditto on the Merry Christmas and Happy New year wishes!
Edited by BATMAN 2008-12-21 7:41 AM
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| Hey guys and gals sorry I didnt chime in earlier on this post but here in Az we are still riding. Took in a great Christmas light ride last night 80 miles thru the city on motorcycles looking at lights on homes. Temp gage read 43 Degrees when I finally put her to bed.. I also dont seem to have a problem with the display "freaking out" from the cold weather... You guys have fun Me and the misses are going riding |
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Iron Butt
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| Awsome day for riding here in Georgia. Rolled to Savannah, charston, SC, Myrtle beach, and back to Marietta, 960 miles in 36 hours.
First road trip with my J and M speakers. They are awsome. You can really tell the diff at highway speeds.
Also, last month I road in temps between 36-44 for 3 days, no display problems here.
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Possible engine noise cure
