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Old 09-13-2006, 10:34 AM   #44 (permalink)
JRoc
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Bike: 2006 Star Stratoliner 2005 KTM 625smc
Location: New York
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One more here in NY, and I'm in LOVE with this thing!!! Are there things I hate about it, yeah but overall I can't believe one can get a bike like this for this money! I've got a Strat S in Silver and people are drooling over this thing, Really attracts attention.
What things do I hate?
-- The exposed wires that could've easily been routed through the frame.
-- The GIANT exhaust cannon that IMO looks totally out of place on a bike beautifully influenced by the 1930's Art Deco period.
-- The sound of the engine, what's up with that???
Not really much else. For those that complain about the seat try riding a KTM, which is my other bike. I could go on and on about the things I love but I don't have time. I will say they've REALLY combined form and function in a way that the entire motorcycle industry, and the entire automotive industry as well, should envy! VERY WELL THOUGH OUT MACHINE!
I will say I'm not totally sold on the use of the EXUP valve in a machine that is designed to rev sooo low. I think that technology is best for bikes designed to redline WAYYYY past 5500 RPM's!!! No harm though, what do you guys think?
Also, what pipes do you guys think is the best swap available? I know V&H, my personal favorite, is coming out with a pipe in Jan./Feb. but it's also gonna be a two into one as well. How about the Yammie drag pipes vs the cobra? Ooops, I just realized my first post and I'm already jackin a thread, sorry.

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