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Old 12-10-2008, 08:13 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by i_am_socket View Post
I believe the 2 extra wheels were necessary for the original V10.
with an engine the size and weight of the dodge V10, yes, 4 wheels were needed just to hold it upright. though this isnt the only heavy motorcycle, honda's goldwing easily weighs 900lbs and there are some harleys that around around the 900-1000lbs mark, but if I recall the tomahawk was 1200lbs or more, at that point and because the seating position is how it is (very stretched with a very wide spread below the legs, no leverage to the ground) you could never ride it up on stage and hold it there unless you were a WWF wrestler.... and then the bike wouldnt look as impressive cause it'd have a giant on it
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