The re-gripping of the mighty .454!

WB
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Tuesday, July 05, 2022, 11:46 (1491 days ago)

I must say it’s even more impressive in person. Balancing the bark on both sides, was an unusual feat. Also it does not feel like it will be abrasive in the slightest. The stock M83 grip has a little flare at the back, feels pretty good. But I personally think this positions the gun to flip in recoil more than it would otherwise. The round butting and wider than factory stocks, less round in profile, hold recoil more straight back. I predict less violent muzzle whip and with more contact area, less felt recoil. Of course the thunderous blast is like getting gobsmacked with a wet towel. Not much can be done if that.

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I wanted a unique and custom .454 in my collection and GNR delivered beyond expectation. I had mis-matched the sights a bit with a square notch rear and gold bead front. It allows more than usual light on the sides of the front sight picture and a very precise narrow post/bead. I think I like it.

Blistering hot here, had to find shade just to take a pic.

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Bike in the background?

Darryl T.
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Tuesday, July 05, 2022, 12:28 (1491 days ago) @ WB

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Several at work, me too, been riding to save fuel.

WB
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Tuesday, July 05, 2022, 13:55 (1491 days ago) @ Darryl T.

Plus it’s just nice anyway. Today I rode my ‘03 Triumph Speedmaster 790. Only “cruiser” I own. Lots of misfits ride too. I have a ‘00 BMW R11R, ‘08 Ducati S4RS, ‘95 Suzuki DR350, and ‘72 BMW R75/5 tagged for street also. It’s nice to enjoy the ride and get 50 mpg too. But boy it’s HOT right now.

I have a 82 Yamaha 650 turbo

Darryl T.
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Tuesday, July 05, 2022, 14:18 (1491 days ago) @ WB

(Original owner) that's been reworked for 12# of boost, factory was 6#. Some years ago I met a guy at the Yamaha booth at a show. He had raced the turbos back in the day. Told me what to do for increased boost. It's extremely fast. Better have a tight grip in lower gears. Also need to get a 71 Sportster running that I haven't touched in years. Last year of the external distributor. Has reversed foot controls like old euro bikes. Makes for fun the first time on after riding regular bikes.

2003 Road King

Winnturner48
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Tuesday, July 05, 2022, 15:28 (1491 days ago) @ Darryl T.

Got my knee surgery behind me and rehab almost done.
Looking forward to riding the middle of August. Can't wait.

First year of college a friend had one new

WB
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Tuesday, July 05, 2022, 17:15 (1491 days ago) @ Darryl T.

the Seca Turbo, Honda had a V-twin turbo too. They didn't really catch on. Those are valuable collectors bikes now.

So glad to hear Winn is starting to kick high again. He wanted to feel the wind in his hair while he still can. I'm slowing way down from my earlier days.

Nice!

ChrisG
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Tuesday, July 05, 2022, 17:06 (1491 days ago) @ WB

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That's nice WB!

Derek
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Wednesday, July 06, 2022, 14:10 (1490 days ago) @ WB

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