redbarron2006
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posted December 11, 2011 12:08 AM
my Tie fighter came home today
I am not a star wars nerd, but a friend of mine said he thought the new 14 in black looks like something Darth Vader would ride, I agree, hence the tie fighter handle I have given it. It was a cold ass ride home as it was only 35 degrees in old st Louis today, but I was going to be damned if I waited all this time and let it sit at the dealership. This is the first and only 2012 in st Louis and I am happy as can be.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8prTc1xHfWQ
The ride home was cold, I had big gloves on, but a few things I got from my first ride...
The brakes are WAY WAY better than my 06. I have not ridden a non lowered 14 in a long time, but this bitch feels tall. I know the seat is different, I did have my work shoes on and not my standered shoes on, but it took ALL of my 28 inch inseam to stand this thing up ( yes I am a tad taller than a midget) 5'5".
The tires were new, fresh metzlers, so i was very careful today, but I did. 4th gear pull from 5-10 k and it is a fucking frieght train. I am waiting to say its faster than my sprocketed pc3 air cleaner 06, but I bet the farm it isn't slower.
I am dynoing this thing on Tuesday. I will vid and get pics then. Its going to be 50 plus degrees for the next few days so I will be getting some miles.on it.
  
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gilberjj
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posted December 11, 2011 12:09 AM
 Edited By: gilberjj on 11 Dec 2011 08:14
If you want to get real technical, Darth Vader rode in a Tie Advanced X1 (aka Tie Avenger)..... no big deal.... 
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redbarron2006
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posted December 11, 2011 12:09 AM
I am using my phone, so if someone wants to transfer that vid up for everybody feel free.
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GREYHOUNDMOSES
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posted December 11, 2011 02:18 AM
quote:
I am using my phone, so if someone wants to transfer that vid up for everybody feel free.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8prTc1xHfWQ
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LeoVinceZX14
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posted December 11, 2011 04:21 AM
Congrats bro!!! Black is a good color for the 14R.
Enjoy,
Leo
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'12 14R SE
PC V
Custom map
BMC filter
Leo Vince 4-2-1 w/ carbon can
Sato frame sliders
Supersprox 42T
Cox radiator guard
DID 530 X-ring chain.
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CraZX14
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posted December 11, 2011 05:46 AM
I have a more appropriate name than Tie Fighter...Tire Fighter! 'Cause once the swing arm gets extended on this thing, fighting the rear tire will become its new favorite pastime! Lol.
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