yesterday rolling along out on some backroad central western wyo, with my buddy norris who rides an hd ultra classic (poor guy doesnt know any better!) not a cloud in the sky, 77 degrees, slight alcohol buzz on, life is good! just playing with the throttle. i love blipping the throttle at 75 mph, as this provides instant torque pulling satisfaction! what a bike i am thinking even after owning her for 9 yrs. she pulls instantly and is begging for more. quickly up to 115, back to 75, over and over. im feeling good. come to a long steep hill probably a mile long. pull the hill effortlessly at 90 mph 5th gear. ah yes, 2 wheeled satisfaction! 10 miles later we pull over to bs and have another cold one. norris asks, did you have to downshift on that hill? i just start laughing............. life is good on the beast......................scott