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01x1buell
Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 03:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

well guys i decided to fork out the coin and buy the new shock. i am very interested in the look of it and i am sure it will perform great. just paid for it and will keep everyone updated on how long the shipping is and when it arrives. i cant wait to put this puppy on and give her a good test. i will post all my findings about it. now i just need the weather to warm up a bit .
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Kc_zombie
Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 04:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looking forward to your review.
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Arizona_buell
Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 05:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cool, that looks like a quality product. Can't wait to see pics of it and hear if it is much better than what you are replacing. Did you have to pay shipping from across the pond on top of the top dollar price of the shock?
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01x1buell
Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 05:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

well since my current shock is blown i think it might be better the shipping it was free. now i wait hopefully it will not take to long. i am pretty excited to get this shock and try it out, it looks awesome.
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Dannybuell
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 01:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

did they ask your weight and riding style?
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Easyrider
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 04:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here are some pics and more info:

here is a link to our install manual: http://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/artikelen.asp?cid=18







http://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/artikelen.asp?cid=18 &aid=213

AS the core business of Twin Motorcycles is to make OEM replacement parts to support ya all in the future we didn't intend to build a race shock on a specific riders weight but a replacement shock for the OEM. The riders weight for the rear shock is the same as stock (little better )

Look in your manual for your Buell to see what the riders weight is for your specific model. And you can adjust riders hight and preload adjustment
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Arizona_buell
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 10:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was thinking the same as o1x1 along the lines of a Custom shock at a Custom price. Don't misunderstand me I fully understand the machine part of it that is what I do for a living,so I know prototype and all that comes into the finish price.
However, for my money this seems a bit steep for not being able to pick your spring rate setup for your weight.
Beautiful work by the way.
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Easyrider
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 10:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

For now our goal was to make a replacement product. I never said we wouldent make a tailer made version you can order. We have a long a very long list of parts think off throttle cables clutch cables belts and a lot really a lot more. We have made our short and long term goals. And we try to please you all. We only have 6 more years to go and just not enough time.
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01x1buell
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 11:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i think that it is worth the price due to the lifetime warrenty if the service is done every two years. that is why i purchased it and will let everyone know how it works.
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01x1buell
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 01:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i am curious to know if there is any weight difference between stock and this one.
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Dammitquikgentry
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 02:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Only 6 more years to go? Til what?
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01x1buell
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 02:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

harley will no longer support buell parts and service
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01x1buell
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 04:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

well i weighed my stock shock with my household scale it says 11 pounds.
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Lakes
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 05:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good stuff! Be good to see how it performs.
While custom to owners weight is good . If it lasts & trouble free, for a street bike that's important & the two year services is a good move in developing.
I blew my stock shock too, just going to pick up my rebuilt stock shock today, guy doing it is a legend in Australia & does MX racers, road racers & most of the top level racers use him. Customs to riders weight & type of riding. But all I want is my shock working right so I can ride ride ride,miss it
Cheers
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01x1buell
Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 05:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thats what i am hoping for, a good reliable shock that will perform on the street, and i will abuse it i ride pretty damn hard on the street. i tend to jump on some roads around me due to the crappy roads here in eastern pa.
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Lakes
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2013 - 12:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

found my stock shock sharft broke.
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Gixxer86g
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2013 - 06:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looking forward to your review on this shock, Neil. Not much cash for the Buell this winter though. I bought a Jeep TJ and have been trying to get that where I want it.
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Foximus
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2013 - 09:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

adjustable rebound and compression?
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Mtjm2
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2013 - 06:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My son put a pic of a custom X1 on my laptop for my screen saver. The shock looks the same.

I would love to do one , was hoping for a lower price tag.

Whats up with the two year service ?. Will that change as the product is tested?
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01x1buell
Posted on Monday, February 25, 2013 - 07:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

from what i understand, is that if you have the shock serviced every two years, at a approved location it will have a lifetime warrenty.
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01x1buell
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 06:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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Easyrider
Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 12:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There is a possibillity you guys can do a groupbuy that gives the possibillity for me to lower the price.

01x1buell, Yes that is correct. we are also working on this feature.
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Foximus
Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 03:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

3 way adjustable?
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Arizona_buell
Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 09:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Group buy sounds interesting 8-)
Volume = discount. Good for you for making these available. It is a big nugget to come off with for sure.. Please p.m. me if there is enough interest in this group buy Easyrider I may include myself. I have a pile of money invested already and am starting to put things back together now on my 99X1.
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01x1buell
Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 06:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i wonder how long it will take for the shipment
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Easyrider
Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 07:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

shipment is 5-10 days
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Easyrider
Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 07:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Foxi rebound and ride hight adjustable.
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50dro
Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 07:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Talked with Twin Motorcycles. We may look at offering a group buy through 5-0dro. We'd need at least 10 people interested. I can work through some details this weekend if you think we can get that many interested. Post here if interested so that we can have some indication of it would work...
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01x1buell
Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 07:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

good deal,
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Old_dog
Posted on Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 10:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm very interested in a group buy. I'm assuming that it would help out the $886/per price. Surely looks like a finely machined piece and it's usable on several of my bikes. And I have enough blown Showa shocks at this point to begin assembling abstract "art."

I'll stay posted to see what develops.
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