10 lbs. is a big deal, we used to chuckle that 10lbs equaled 20 horsepower.

Hey Gregger, there’s no reason you couldn’t add a raked triple tree and a stretched front end. The shorter neck angle does make the bike seem much more compact but I’ll bet it handles really quick. I plan to find out...the competition is between the new speedy and the new scout, I’m going to ride both and the best handling machine comes home with me.


A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)