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Thinking about 14" shocks. Any experience with the cheap Chinese RFY's?
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thebrandonbeezy
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I have the 13.5 on mine. They measure 13.5 adjusted all the way short haha. Theres a tab on the frame that keeps you from lifting the back all the way and youll need to remove it for that shock so you can get proper length. I lifted mine in the rear about 3/4 inch to adjust tge rake and trail. Came out nicely. I like the rfy shocks. Youll need to set the nitrogen psi to 70. They ride fine and you can rebuild them to actually perform pretty good. Ill pm you pics of my set up later
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Excellent. I've seen some 360mm RFY's on eBay and they look pretty cool for this application. i definitely want to raise the back end for the same reasons you mentioned. Having a remote reservoir shock just looks bada$$ IMO. And for $90 delivered, seems like a good gamble. Any possible issues with driveline angles etc... that you see from grinding off the tab? If I do this, I'm definitely gonna have to cut down my seat or I won't be able to touch the ground with my feet. Haha
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thebrandonbeezy
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Ive had none. And trust me i beat the heck outa this bike. Its gotten air a couple times and no problems
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I'm definitely gonna need some rear sets, but I'm going to wait until I install a 4 into 1 pipe so I can be sure of the mounting location.
Question, (and don't hate me for this): I'm old enough to know how 'slash cut pipes' got their name, anybody cut their stock pipes down so they're right in front of the rear axle, eliminating at least one of the baffles? Was it worth the effort? Or, is someone interested in buying these stock pipes from me before I butcher them? Hehehe.
Question, (and don't hate me for this): I'm old enough to know how 'slash cut pipes' got their name, anybody cut their stock pipes down so they're right in front of the rear axle, eliminating at least one of the baffles? Was it worth the effort? Or, is someone interested in buying these stock pipes from me before I butcher them? Hehehe.
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Do you still have the stock pipes for sale. If yes, what condition and how much. Thanks.
thebrandonbeezy
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If you look in the end of your pipes youll notice a baffle welded in, use a hole saw to cut around the weld and use pliers to wiggle it out. Notice a nice deeper tone, but not much more power to be had
https://youtu.be/tdPwXGbUmGI heres mine, and truth be told this is how i would have kept it if the primarys wernt rusted to crap
https://youtu.be/tdPwXGbUmGI heres mine, and truth be told this is how i would have kept it if the primarys wernt rusted to crap
thebrandonbeezy
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Probably should have stepped up to a 118 main for them would have made a little more power then
Rijko
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Question, (and don't hate me for this): I'm old enough to know how 'slash cut pipes' got their name, anybody cut their stock pipes down so they're right in front of the rear axle, eliminating at least one of the baffles? Was it worth the effort? Or, is someone interested in buying these stock pipes from me before I butcher them? Hehehe.
don't think it is worth the effort.
Lot of work, no power gain, welds are hard to get very nice.
The original pipes are a very sought after item, if they are any good
they'll bring enough money to buy a brand new 4-in-1 SS set ...
If they are very nice you'll even attract overseas buyers, people
pay top dollar for a good set.
I paid 700 euros for a very nice set for my GS1000.
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thebrandonbeezy
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Gosh dam..
thebrandonbeezy
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Seriously beautiful
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Thanks! I ordered some cheap Chinese shocks (340mm) for $72 with free shipping from... Walmart online. Haha I'm getting some brown 'coke bottle' grips and then I better quit for awhile just to keep harmony in the home.
