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Originally Posted by Wileykid
Haven't followed the Harley line for a time, but the Harley's are not really built for "speed". Most everything is low end torque, which is a good thing for heavy bikes. They are not looking for a high strung beast. The Harley Electra Glide I had, I put in different cams, that helped, but in those, you had to understand that if you help the low end, you lose some at the high end. I just wanted a better touring machine that performed well at highway speeds.
My Yamaha (Super Tenere), is the same, it starts pooping out above about 4,500 RPM, but is a torque monster under that. I do know, when I use to ride that Iron, you would be going a lot faster than you first thought you were.
That's what I liked about a Guzzi I had, had bottom end grunt yet pulled strong to 8,000 RPM.
I know the lower bars of #2 look cool, but you will regret them if you do any serious riding (like the commuting you are talking about). Some younger people have the ability, but generally the more upright position you can get, the better on your back and neck.
Always wondered why they have the peg feelers on the right side of the bike, you scrap the pipes before them.
what works for other riders and their parameters of what is the "right bike" is of no importance here.
It's your dough, buy what puts a smile on your face.
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