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did not touch the suspension settings, but the set-up was more than
adequate for our street ride, albeit a bit stiff for my bodyweight and
the roads we traveled. The Bridgestone tires were up to the task, never
once letting loose unexpectedly, even when ripping on the throttle.
And
ripping on the throttle is what this bike is all about. You cruise
around in the soft spot of the powerband, keeping a low profile, living
for those stretches of road on which you can hammer it for a quick
pushbutton upshift at redline to
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experience the rush of molecules mutating in your body as the speedo needle sweeps into the Felony Zone.
Dale
Walker's B-12 is an absolute brute, but a pleasure to ride due to its
spot-on carburetion and broad powerband. Its sit-up riding position and
functional mini-fairing only add comfort to the pleasure. It's even
quiet and fuel-efficient when you stay off the main jets. As a
streetbike, it's a remarkable and unique piece, with few limitations.
And it's for sale. If you want to complain about weaknesses, you should
focus on the state of your financial affairs. For more information on the B-12 and Holeshot Performance, visit www.holeshot.com
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