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Old 07-11-2012, 09:49 PM
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I blew a hundred bucks on a ***** enlarger that guaranteed an inch. I only got half an inch.
 
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Old 07-11-2012, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rubberfrog
I blew a hundred bucks on a ***** enlarger that guaranteed an inch. I only got half an inch.
Hey a solid 1-1/2 ain't bad. Congrats. :-)
 
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Old 07-11-2012, 09:53 PM
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1 1/4" technically

But who's measuring?
 
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Kuryakyn Adjustable Passenger Pegs. $190. One side made my whole passenger footboard assembly break off. Why is up for debate, but I think the added weight, amplifies the vibration and caused the stock grade 8 bolt to metal fatigue.

Other side didn't break, but was a POS. Had to take apart and loctite when new, and then a year later to prevent arm from loosening up. If you make it tight you can't move it. Loose enough to move, after a few thousand miles have to take it off again. So not only was it a waste of $190, now I am missing $135 worth of stock floorboard and mount, also.
 
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Old 07-11-2012, 10:04 PM
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Stage one, rush mufflers should of did the cams and pro-pipe from the get go. Would of saved half the money.
Other mistakes
KW windshield
Hogwings, went back to the stock adjustable. Thought maybe HW would block more air.
Starting to think maybe SEPT tuner was a mistake thinking a tts or PV would of gave me more choices to get tuned seems like only stealers in my area tune with SEPT
 
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Old 07-11-2012, 10:04 PM
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SE cam tensioner oil pump upgrade kit on my Deuce...sold it shortly after the work was done....do you know how much chrome I could have bought for my RKC
 
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Old 07-11-2012, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rubberfrog
I blew a hundred bucks on a ***** enlarger that guaranteed an inch. I only got half an inch.
Around? that aint bad!
 
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Originally Posted by Coolhawg6622
S.E. 255 cams!!! Junk junk junk!! Good thing they were free.....or i would really.be pissed. Soon to bit the metal hopper!
Do you still have them? Willing to get rid of them?
 
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Originally Posted by soft 02
$600 saddle bags! Couldnt stand the look and who needs to haul that much crap around.


CRAP! I have those same bags. One of my best buys....
 
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CRAP! I have those same bags. One of my best buys....
Colecting dust in the basement till I decide to list them on CL. Dont like the look but they are well made.
 


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