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Oh, and I owe an update on the costs of things. Also need to sand and paint some of the exposed steel bits that are showing rust (fairing brackets, set back plates, and fairing stay).
(unless DefyInertia comes through on his promised 07+ to 04-06 swingarm mod write up)
It's just a matter of time. The swingarm should arrive on Wednesday, the R1 shock should be here next week. I also need a rear axle etc. but that won't hold up the swap write-up entirely.
I can tell you right now that it looks like the brake/swingarm plate is the same so the swap will likely be very direct. I'm also going to cut my hugger and put on my black wheels at the same time.
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Are you going to keep the peg feelers on there? If so, why? Is it me or do you have the front end dropped really low? How is your steering lock situation?
Are you going to keep the peg feelers on there? If so, why? Is it me or do you have the front end dropped really low? How is your steering lock situation?
Feelers are coming off ASAP. Front end is dropped ~1.5". Having the front end dropped has no affect on the steering stop. Rather, having clip-ons under the triple causes the clip-ons to contact the gas tank before hitting the steering stop. Only remedy for the clip-ons I chose is to modify the tank.
Man that does look sweet... did you ride it yet? how does it feel? You dig?
I only rode it up into the trailer so far. I need to find a place to ride w/o cops around. I used to live 5 blocks from the CA Highway Patrol; now I live 3 blocks from the LA County Sherrifs and LA County Fire. However, having the pegs higher and the front lower does feel more sporty and natural. I didnt notice a difference in having the 520 -1/+2 conversion.
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