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My first real pull hard at 100 mph + tonight since my new turbos were installed. On ramp leading to 283W between Lancaster and Harrisburg. Rice rocket motorcycle passed me on the shoulder like I was standing still. Usually I would let him go, but it's my GF's birfday. We had just finished fine dining at the Catacombs, including a bottle of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, so . . . I didn't have to go very far to catch up with him, we cruised at 75 mph for about 2 minutes. I passed him going about 80 mph and the race was on. We did a couple of roll-ons from about 70 mph and I pulled away from him strong both times, hitting 115 mph max. Great feeling. I even missed a shift the second time and hit my rev limiter, but we still kicked his a$$. I'm guessing the guy was riding a 600cc or less the way we powned him. Was a very friendly race. After I backed off the guy gave us a thumbs up before taking his exit. My GF was totally freaked, excited and thrilled. Some things never change.
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