LOW RIDER
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ante as far as style and chrome goes
and I reckon the $24,250 Low Rider
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Davison I grew up with. I spent a
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through copies of ‘Easyriders’ on the
building and mine sites I frequented.
The tank mounted speedo and tacho
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and so is the chrome strip running
from under your backside right
through to the rear indicators. For
me, the major difference is the lower
handlebar position and the thicker,
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improves the ride.
I gelled with the Low Rider quickly.
It cries out ‘customise me’, and for me
it is better value and a better ride than
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only scoring a retro sticker, but the
upside, apart from the chrome and
cast wheels, is the notable balance
between front and rear wheel sizes.
The rake is kicked out a gentle 30degrees and suits the 19 inch front
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still a wide tyre compared to the 150
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