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The_new_guy
Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 09:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've been out of town for a few days and when I got home last night, it seemed like Christmas in July! I had 4 boxes of XB stuff in my doorway. I got header wrap, an open airbox kit, traction grips, a buell custom seat and a drummer catch can. Thanks for the fast service, guys.

I could only install the seat, grips and catch can last night. It took about 2 hours and a couple of beers. I have a few comments about the items installed that may help others.

Buell Custom Seat - It was a little tough to install the rear bolts due to the stiffer seat material. The seat feels great, although I only put about 10 miles on. It is a little taller than stock so, in addition to being easier on the rearend, it stretched my legs out a bit too. Enough to make me check my rear brake pedal the first time I tried it. My foot is now in a better position to use the rear brake as a safety precaution during wheelies. Even though the seat is taller, it didn't seem to feel any different when I put my feet on the ground( even with the stock seat, I cannot put my feet flat on the ground).

Catch Can - Very easy to install, good fit, finish. The only problem that I ran into was the breather that screws into the back of the catch can fits very close to the oil cooler bracket. I found that if I put a little extra teflon tape on the threads, it doesn't screw in as far and avoids this problem. There are a couple other options for mounting this part that appear to aleviate this problem.

Thanks again guys.

Gregg
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Daves
Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 10:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


Thanks for the business
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Angelwild327
Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 10:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

new guy...if your rear brake is ever a problem, it can be adjusted, lower or higher to suit your needs...I wear big boots and had my brake pedal lowered and it's just perfect...a little screw adjustment is all it takes!
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The_new_guy
Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 11:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks Angel. That sounds easy enough. I didn't think it was a problem until I got the new seat. Now it's perfect.

Gregg
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