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Reply #15 on: July 08, 2014, 08:11:13 pm
Guys, it really isn't necessary to keep it under 40. This is not an Iron Barrel, no lugging or high revving, no more than 1/2 throttle, you are good to go. 8) 8) 8)
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It is going to be difficult to get the C5 over a mountain without any lugging at all. That being said, if he can stretch out the shift points going up hill to 22MPH and 33MPH, he shouldn't have a problem. And no more than half throttle will get you up to those speeds easily.
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Reply #16 on: July 08, 2014, 10:42:14 pm
Gaaah! Banking delays are pushing my pick up date till Thursday. Super sad face.
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Reply #17 on: July 08, 2014, 11:07:48 pm
Lame!   :(
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Reply #18 on: July 09, 2014, 04:22:23 am
Sorry to hear about the bank delay. 

Yep,  Dom's is the only place on Oahu that sells Enfields,  and TC is a pretty good guy.

I would recommend not taking H3,  high grade and everyone is in a hurry.  The bike will be a little rough the first couple hundred miles, and u don't want to push her.  I took the Pali with no issues but the Likelike is good to.  Best bet is taking the 72 around the east side, weather depending.  No Real big hills, Great ride. 

i had my bike broken in in 3 days,  a good trip around the north shore puts miles on quick, and u know what traffic is like up there on a weekend, so no need to go speeds over half throttle.

Feel free to hit me up some weekend if u want some company.
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Reply #19 on: July 09, 2014, 04:34:29 am
So far TC is treating me pretty well. I may take you up on that offer. I work this weekend, but I'll hit you up.
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Reply #20 on: July 09, 2014, 02:31:33 pm
Scotty, i have to admit, no real mountains in Michigan. I defer to those in mountainous states.
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Reply #21 on: July 09, 2014, 03:58:33 pm
Scotty, i have to admit, no real mountains in Michigan. I defer to those in mountainous states.
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I lived most of my life in Wisconsin and I didn't realize how steep mountain roads are until I traveled them myself.  My wife's Hyundai Accent loses speed going up I-70 and can only do about 50mph, some cars can't even do that. 

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Reply #22 on: July 10, 2014, 08:07:24 pm
I hate waiting.  :-\

Hopefully the shop will call soon. I'm getting super antsy.
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Reply #23 on: July 10, 2014, 11:14:22 pm
w00t! Got the call this morning. I'm on my way to pick her up!
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Reply #24 on: July 11, 2014, 12:29:43 am
Safe riding!
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Reply #25 on: July 11, 2014, 03:07:32 am
Finally! She is mine! I picked her up at 130 this afternoon and put a few miles on her. I ended up going down south and through Honolulu. 3 people asked me about it, 4 if you count my neighbor when I had it parked and was going over a few things. I don't even know how many stares. She now has 71 miles on her, not one of those miles being over 40. Too bad I work all weekend...
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Reply #26 on: July 11, 2014, 04:05:40 am
Awesome, and Congrats!  Now take some pics and show your bike off, we wanna see it!
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Reply #27 on: July 11, 2014, 04:10:33 am
Nice!  Glad you got home without issues.  :)
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Reply #28 on: July 11, 2014, 04:10:50 am
I would have snapped a few with some scenery, but I didn't want to stop riding!
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Reply #29 on: July 11, 2014, 04:51:30 am
Congratulations on the new bike! Good job getting it home. Its too hot here,to ride,so I am going for a ride before work tomorrow at 5am!
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