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Old 06-12-2017, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TSORT91
Im only 5'11 and they are too low for my liking. I was thinking of going possibly 10". I don't want anything too crazy
Me too. I was thinking about 10 inch t bars. I'm wondering if we'd need to replace any cable though.. Heard we could just reroute the brake line
 
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Old 06-12-2017, 05:08 PM
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Any of you scooter tramps have experience with Harley Chizeled Lo bars? I like the size and look.
 
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Old 06-12-2017, 05:55 PM
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Heard we could just reroute the brake line
Ive already replaced mine...got a braided stainless one made at a local place for $30...way cheaper than buying ones online or at a dealer.
 
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Old 06-13-2017, 06:11 PM
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Just ordered Drag Specialties, Dragster Bars, 1" Gloss Black. I'll have it on next week! Stoked. I will post up once they're installed.
 
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Old 06-14-2017, 09:50 PM
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Today I modified my forks. Shortening them by 2.25" seems to have brought the front end of the frame around 1.5" closer to the ground. It looks fantastic! I'll post pics of the bike tomorrow (raining at the moment) but for now here is a shot of one finished tube next to one at factory length:

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Old 06-15-2017, 03:05 PM
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1k service
 
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Old 06-15-2017, 09:02 PM
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I knew my front brakes were done, but I didn't realize how done they were. I'm now rocking a new set of Hawk sintered pads, same ones I put on the rear 6 months ago. And a fresh change of DOT 4.

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Today I tore my forks apart again trying to find the proper oil level after modifying them. Goodness gracious...i am now much more familier with forks than I would have cared to be at this point in my ownership but I believe I found the proper level after my 3rd try tonight.
 
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Old 06-15-2017, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarfish
I knew my front brakes were done, but I didn't realize how done they were. I'm now rocking a new set of Hawk sintered pads, same ones I put on the rear 6 months ago. And a fresh change of DOT 4.




Holy sheep ****! I know there are other variables, but how many miles were on those pads?
 
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Old 06-15-2017, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarfish
I knew my front brakes were done, but I didn't realize how done they were. I'm now rocking a new set of Hawk sintered pads, same ones I put on the rear 6 months ago. And a fresh change of DOT 4.




Wow! You caught those just in time!!!
 
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