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Here's a review of the 2011 America Motorcycle USA America review
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Hmmmm, me thinks all is well in Hinckley land!
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Leans more to the conservative side vs. the Speedmaster. Are they not mechanically the same except brakes?
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I didn't realize that the 2011 models did away with the passenger peg brackets and mounts the peg directly to one of the frame tabs, like a lot of people here have done. Maybe they're paying attention after all. Interesting. 
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Check Pants
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quick release screen too 
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And nice floorboards for both front and back.
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Leans more to the conservative side vs. the Speedmaster. Are they not mechanically the same except brakes?
Is the engine tuning/mapping any different on the Speedmaster? What about the gear ratios?
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Notice the quick attach windshield? Anybody get one yet? Do they fit the earlier models?
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Pretty good review from a guy who prefers Harley's One of the comments Quote:
uber.twin February 25, 2011 12:22 PM
why won't they let the Cruiser to the Americans and stop embarrassing themselves doing something they're no good at
This a$$hat ought to learn English 
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I don't read the comments on most sites these days. Haters gonna hate. The asshats are emboldened by the anonymity of the internet. 
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It was his grammar that was giving me a headache. Swapping "leave" for "let" would have constructed a correct sentence. Like wot I do  BTW, what's that picture John? All I'm getting is a red x 
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Picture of Betty White shooting a pistol with the caption "Haters gonna hate."
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This one? 
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Yes. It's a bit bigger though.
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I like everything but that ugly tank! I just dig the original tanks. Otherwise its still a sleek bike. I like the Mags and the one pc seat too.
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I don't read the comments on most sites these days. Haters gonna hate. The asshats are emboldened by the anonymity of the internet.
+1, and ditto on the old tank. Sounds like Triumph still has a winner with this model clean up!
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i have to say though, one of the things i really like about my bike are the wide bars and forward footboards. so, we'll see.
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i have to say though, one of the things i really like about my bike are the wide bars and forward footboards. so, we'll see.
If that's all you like about your bike, then I would imagine any cruiser will do.
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i have to say though, one of the things i really like about my bike are the wide bars and forward footboards. so, we'll see.
If that's all you like about your bike, then I would imagine any cruiser will do.
He said one of the things he likes. Actually he names two things he likes, and i'm sure there are more he didn't mention.
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That guy was not very nice too our little bikes (every one has an opinion).
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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one of the things i really like about my bike are the wide bars and forward footboards.
So I take it math is not your strong suit, Bill?
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one of the things i really like about my bike are the wide bars and forward footboards.
So I take it math is not your strong suit, Bill?
You obviously don't know Bill.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Does anybody really know Bill? 
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Is it just the way the pic was taken, or is the front end dropped making it look like it has a raked stance? 
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Yeah Dave, I think it's just the way the pic is taken at an angle there.
Ya know, the more I look at these new Americas, the more I like the look of that fatter front wheel/tire set up. I think it better balances the look of the bike from front to rear now.
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those of us that have fat front tires already knew that 
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Does anybody really know Bill?
Bill's got CABIN FEVER like...like...er...most Canuks have at this time of the year. 
Oh...who knows Bill? ...his wife told me she did and she sympathizes with us
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Its a good looking bike. Fatter front tire inside a better fit front fender with a little more character to it. I like the two up seat, it has a much better profile than the old solo and pillion set up. The turn signals are not so pumpkiny, and the fronts are on the forks (very nice change). I even like the billet wheels.
Still the gas tank is flat like a biscuit that didn't rise.
All in all a handsome bike otherwise.
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