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Old 12-11-2009, 12:37 PM   #1
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What are the driving dynamics of such a fat tire setup?

Obviously, it's gonna be slow...but is this any advantage on the highway in terms of smoothness? Stability? Ride comfort?

I mean, sure it looks like ass, but does it ride like ass in every single capacity, or is there any arguable advantage to such a setup?

I understand that customization is a very personal thing, and just because I think it's stupid, doesn't mean it doesn't float someone else's boat...I'm just wondering if ANY argument can be made in the defense of such a modification as having improved characteristics in ANY way?

...Or is it just ugly, and dangerous?
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Old 12-11-2009, 03:43 PM   #2
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You're thinking with the wrong head, chief. 22 yr olds do this to their bikes for one reason only.

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Old 12-12-2009, 09:59 AM   #3
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You're thinking with the wrong head, chief. 22 yr olds do this to their bikes for one reason only.
what, you think they're actually getting some pussy with that crap?

i think not

they do it because the average 22 y/o is STUPID, period
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Old 12-12-2009, 10:11 AM   #4
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Nope.

I agree.

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what, you think they're actually getting some pussy with that crap?

i think not

they do it because the average 22 y/o is STUPID, period
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Old 12-12-2009, 11:28 AM   #5
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I also note the seagull in the background..........is this Floriduh? Wouldn't be surprised
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Old 12-14-2009, 12:03 PM   #6
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I also note the seagull in the background..........is this Floriduh? Wouldn't be surprised
Sometimes it's really embarrassing to live here.
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Old 12-20-2009, 01:06 PM   #7
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I also note the seagull in the background..........is this Floriduh? Wouldn't be surprised
That's a crow and the bike has Ohio tags. Still not surprised.

The only benefit I could see being from working in a machine shop is doing it just to do it.

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Old 12-11-2009, 04:56 PM   #8
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I'm just wondering if ANY argument can be made in the defense of such a modification as having improved characteristics in ANY way?

...Or is it just ugly, and dangerous?
I hear a 330 kit eats about 40rwhp, so it could be argued that it makes the bike better for beginners.
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Old 12-11-2009, 05:34 PM   #9
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or is there any arguable advantage to such a setup?
Totally, a very arguable advantage that nobody has mentioned yet. Floatability. All it is is a 2 wheeled version of this bad boy



Add some helium and you could fly the thing too
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Totally, a very arguable advantage that nobody has mentioned yet. Floatability. All it is is a 2 wheeled version of this bad boy



Add some helium and you could fly the thing too
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