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26 Aug 2016 22:23 #740102 by kaw-a-holic
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alexromega wrote: If someone could recommend some better shocks that the springs are a little lower, that would help out a lot. As you can see in the pic the tops touch a little

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RFY shocks? I can tell you from personal experience that stock from China they are disappointing, mine where leaking within a year. I did however, meet a guy named Chris Liverpool that rebuilds these shocks. I am happy this the results. Just Google Chris Livengood RFY shocks. I would post you a link but I'm having technical difficulties.

Nice build buy the way.

I put two washers behind my shocks to correct this same issue.
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27 Aug 2016 18:19 #740184 by alexromega
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Thanks man for the info, I heard about the that guy I'm gonna see how much he's would charge. Ima try the washers to bring it out but I'm afraid it's gonna make them angle a little but I will see. Tomorrow I'm gonna put my seat out in the sun and try to stretch the material to get rid of he little folds. I'm gonna see what kinda washer I will need.

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27 Aug 2016 18:21 #740185 by alexromega
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Ordered my muffler and now time to make that exhaust look real nice

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29 Aug 2016 05:51 #740368 by 531blackbanshee
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you'll get all the details ironed out man. :cheer:

keep us posted,
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29 Aug 2016 10:49 #740394 by Riskywhiskey
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How did you end up straightening the rear frame?
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29 Aug 2016 17:49 #740442 by alexromega
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I took a torch and heated the metal tubing of the existing frame and bent straight and used a level till correct.

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29 Aug 2016 17:50 - 29 Aug 2016 17:53 #740443 by alexromega
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wielding the stock exhaust in to a 4 in 1 this weekend.
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18 Sep 2016 05:59 - 18 Sep 2016 06:03 #742697 by alexromega
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Exhausted now finished

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I decided to straight pipe open, make her super loud. This means I might have to tinker with the jets but I want it to sound mean.
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18 Sep 2016 06:00 - 18 Sep 2016 06:04 #742698 by alexromega
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Here's a shot of my riding over the bridge connecting the lakes where j live.

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I didn't do the 4 into 1 exhaust I felt like it would take the Kawasaki look away.
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18 Sep 2016 06:01 #742700 by alexromega
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Now I gotta buy an M unit. I wish they weren't so pricy. If someone's got a used one I will take it.

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18 Sep 2016 08:59 - 18 Sep 2016 09:01 #742725 by 650ed
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I recommend you install at least a short fender on that rear tire. Otherwise all the road muck will be thrown into those pod air filters. Here's one example of what I mean. Ed

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18 Sep 2016 17:23 #742770 by alexromega
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Yeah I'm looking for a rear fender to fit. I wanna hear her start before the I strap them on the front and back.

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