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[QUOTE="snaggleXR4, post: 221588, member: 24395"] Hey, I think you already know that you want a thumper. You just want 100 replies to convince you? If you like the tight and nasty stuff, the smooth, "lazy", torquey power delivery will suit you well. Two strokes have the advantage in cornering, and instantaneous acceleration. But, when you learn to utilize the broad range of power, you will keep your speed and momentum up more, making acceleration less important. You will find that you will brake less, and that you can lug higher gears. You will be smooth. When you get smooth, you won't even notice the extra weight. Cornering will be the trickiest until you really master the compression braking, and the tractable torque. When you get it down, the feeling is like watching an automotive road race. Smooth lines, braking, acceleration, always in control. It is also very cool though when you can powerslide/drift though a turn. Not like roasting your rear tire, just a smooth powerslide kinda like flat trackers. I still have not mastered the powerslide yet, but I'm working on it. Heck, I have not even mentioned the sweet sound of thumpers. That low frequency sonic boom tends to grow on people. I think it's the same with Harley riders. There's just something pleasant and powerful about those compressed bursts of hot air "thumping" out it's mellow tune, then changing to an agressive roar as you push up the RPM's. The other day I saw a chainsaw log cutting competition on ESPN. They were using these HUGE chainsaws with what had to be at least a 250cc 2-stroke motor, with the huge expansion chamber header and exhaust pipe. The buzzer would go off, they would reach down, start the saw, and then proceed to slice off three 18" diameter discs within seconds. These things were some of the most impressive displays of raw power I have ever seen. It totally blew my mind. So, I can definitely appreciate the very tangible benefits that 2-stroke motors offer. But, for my casual to mildly aggresive motorcycling needs, thumpers rule. Furthermore, as technology and materials get more sophisticated, and EPA standards get more strict, thumpers seem to definitely be destined to rule the world. My fingers are tired, more to come when I get my next inspiration. :) [/QUOTE]
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