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Offline Rhino

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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #60 on: May 23, 2017, 11:09:22 AM »
Flash To Pass? The Indian high beams don't have that?

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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #61 on: May 23, 2017, 11:41:56 AM »
Not as far as I've found.  Still a lot of stuff I don't know yet.  I mean they have the low/high switch but I haven't figured out the FTP works, if at all.
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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #62 on: May 23, 2017, 02:35:13 PM »
Have you counted how many times the Indian name is stamped on the bike?

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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #63 on: May 23, 2017, 02:49:30 PM »
Not yet..
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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #64 on: May 24, 2017, 05:33:48 PM »
Beautiful bike Jim, sounds like a winner.

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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #65 on: May 25, 2017, 06:06:00 AM »
So far, it really is.
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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #66 on: May 25, 2017, 01:41:56 PM »
This bike is no different than the C14 when it comes to battery terminals loosening up.  Went to check them and the negative was so loose, I could turn the bolt with my fingers. Fixing that now.
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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #67 on: June 16, 2017, 07:57:24 AM »
Back from the Ohio trip with our Sport Touring buddies.  The Roadmaster is not a Sport Tourer.   However it did keep up with the crowd albeit with me second to last in the group...my choice.   Normally I'm right behind the leader as he has an 09 C14.  I scraped something twice.  Haven't figured out what yet.  We really enjoyed the trip and the bike.   Neutral is actually easier to find than on the C14.   If you forget to downshift it's easier to get to 1st than the C14.  So, I'm definitely going to sell my 08 at some point.  Changed out the Area P for the stocker.  My goodness that thing is heavy!   Rode it back into the garage and couldn't control the throttle...  I've got to get it VA inspected and ride it some more.   I can't believe how easy it was to adjust my riding on the Roadmaster coming from the C14.  Going back is more interesting as the foot placement feels very awkward now.  I'm really liking the floorboards on the Roadmaster.
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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #68 on: June 16, 2017, 08:08:22 PM »
Neutral is actually easier to find than on the C14.   If you forget to downshift it's easier to get to 1st than the C14.  So, I'm definitely going to sell my 08 at some point.


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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #69 on: June 16, 2017, 08:50:52 PM »
The grass isn't always greener.

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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #70 on: June 17, 2017, 01:12:23 PM »
Now I have to find that smiley and incorporate it into our bunch.
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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #71 on: June 17, 2017, 03:51:44 PM »
Maybe not a great idea Jim, I am not sure if he is laughing with you or..... well, you know.

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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #72 on: June 26, 2017, 03:29:32 AM »
Heat?   You don't know heat.  Got stuck in traffic jam on I-95 yesterday evening (stop and very little go).  Air cooled engines aren't the thing to be sitting on in stop and go in summer temps.  I thought my legs were cooked.  The C14 feels like it's got AC compared to this bike.
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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #73 on: June 29, 2017, 07:57:18 AM »
The things Connie riders cry about... Good stuff! ;D
The grass isn't always greener.

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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #74 on: June 29, 2017, 08:41:45 AM »
The things Connie v-twin  riders cry about... Good stuff! ;D

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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #75 on: July 01, 2017, 06:00:36 AM »
 ;D
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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #76 on: July 25, 2017, 09:29:56 AM »
Got the C14 out of the garage and took it for a spin around the sub-division.  I can't believe how light that bike is compared to the Roadmaster.  The throttle response is so quick.  I have to adjust myself to it again.  Flicking through the gears is like butter, no noise.  I put the OEM muffler back on and am riding in stealth mode.  The rear brake sucks compared to the Indian.  I also put the stock shield back on it and the air flow is to die for.  Having issues adjusting to the foot position and those tiny pegs....oh my.   I also feel like I'm sitting on a bar stool.   The power feel is so much different than the Indian.  I'm actually nervous riding it...

It's amazing the difference between the two bikes...

Going to get it inspected and then start preparing to sell it.. :'(
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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #77 on: July 25, 2017, 09:44:36 AM »
Got the C14 out of the garage and took it for a spin around the sub-division.
 I can't believe how light that bike is compared to the Roadmaster.
 The throttle response is so quick. 
  Flicking through the gears is like butter, no noise.
  I put the OEM muffler back on and am riding in stealth mode.
  I also put the stock shield back on it and the air flow is to die for. 
  It's amazing the difference between the two bikes...
  Going to get it inspected.....

Here is where it happened.

and then start preparing to sell it.. :'(

I just wanted to highlight where V'Jim went off the logic rails and into CMP territory, just in case anyone missed it.

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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #78 on: July 25, 2017, 09:46:35 AM »
 :rotflmao:

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Re: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
« Reply #79 on: July 25, 2017, 10:27:52 AM »
Et tu Pinkerbell?
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