 differences between Speedmaster and America
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For 2008, other than some tank and paint treatments, what are the major differences between the two models?
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Re: differences between Speedmaster and America
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For 2008, other than some tank and paint treatments, what are the major differences between the two models?
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Sit on each and notice the reach to the bars. That's the real difference. All else is a matter of style preference.
I was born a long ways from where I was supposed to be. - Bob Dylan
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The seating position is a major difference. Most people will love one and hate the other once they sit on them both, so make sure you get the one that is most comfortable to you.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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BRAKES!
Oh, yeah - the seat and bars on the Speedmaster make you want to go fast more even though the go fast stuff is the same. But you might use it more on the Speedy.....
Paint, Wheels, Pipes....
Does the Speedy still come stock with the rev counter? Does the America not still come without one? (Anybody know?)
Keith
Houston
Ridin'Texas
'04 Speedmaster
AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, Stage 1 DynaJet, 140 mains, 3 turns, 16/42 final drive, 115K
2020 T120 Black
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The tach is an option for the America, but a very easy add on. As stated numerous times, styling and rider features (seats and bars) are the key differences. Sit on both, if you ride 2-up, both of you should sit on both. Appearance and rider comfort will clearly make one appeal to you more than the other. You can't go wrong with either decision.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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just pick whatever bike fits best, anything else can be changes. i have an america with a floating rotor and hh pads and it stops great
Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
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