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Offline kevinfromrex

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My '05 1200/SZ, What do you think?
« Reply #15 on: October 30, 2006, 05:14:54 PM »
this is the third time today Ive come back and looked at the pics.........................., still schweet!
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My '05 1200/SZ, What do you think?
« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2006, 12:42:41 PM »
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this is the third time today Ive come back and looked at the pics.........................., still schweet!


Thanks, I appreciate the kind remarks.
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My '05 1200/SZ, What do you think?
« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2006, 04:41:05 PM »
Checking out Two Brothers...have got a guy telling me I have to put at least stage 1 carb kit in and even reset the float levels. Did you do this?
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« Reply #18 on: October 31, 2006, 05:12:24 PM »
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Checking out Two Brothers...have got a guy telling me I have to put at least stage 1 carb kit in and even reset the float levels. Did you do this?


I did have the Holeshot Stage 1 jet kit installed. I did so a couple of days after installing the pipe. The bike ran fine with the pipe before the jet kit was installed. Two Brothers claims that you do not have to install a jet kit with their pipe, but without the jet kit, the pipe, like any other pipe, really won't add much performance to the bike, just a lot of noise! Some will probably caution you that adding a pipe without a jet kit will make the bike run too lean, possibly leading to long-term damage.
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« Reply #19 on: November 01, 2006, 11:18:15 AM »
There's the rub..."just a lot of noise". I want to hear more engine, for sure, but not too much. Are you saying that this can is really loud?
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« Reply #20 on: November 01, 2006, 11:56:22 AM »
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Are you saying that this can is really loud?


No not too loud. Certainly not as loud as a D&D for example. It has a nice rumble at idle, a nice growl at normal cruising speeds, a loud bark when you really twist the throttle.
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« Reply #21 on: November 02, 2006, 10:43:11 PM »
Beautiful Bike!!!!!!!!!! :motorsmile:
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« Reply #22 on: November 02, 2006, 11:35:33 PM »
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Beautiful Bike!!!!!!!!!! :motorsmile:
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« Reply #23 on: November 11, 2006, 10:11:02 AM »
Ordering the Two Brothers this morning. Holding off on the Carb kit till I ride it for a bit.
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Re: My '05 1200/SZ, What do you think?
« Reply #24 on: November 12, 2006, 12:00:31 PM »
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Just got done with a few mods on my 2005 1200/S Limited Edition, and wanted the members opinions:



Mods:

Holeshot Stage 1, Two Brothers Racing can, Zero Gravity Double Bubble windscreen, Manic Salamander Dragonfly bar-end weights, Pro Grip blue 719 grips, blue wheel rim stripes, blue anodized aluminum valve stem caps



Very nice!  I have the same bike, and have added a lot of extras already, but not done yet.  I hope you are working on losing that big hunk of black plastic bolted to the underneath of your tail.  I already have, and man-O-man, what a difference.  I could send you a picture if you're interested.  You've done some great simple additions, but installing a clean undertray, and looking at your bike from the sides, and especially the rear, you just stand back and go YEAHHHHHHH BABY! :banana:

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« Reply #25 on: November 12, 2006, 05:51:14 PM »
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Ordering the Two Brothers this morning.


I am sure that you will like the Two Bros. One note on the install. The instructions say to mount the hanger BEHIND the passenger footpeg bracket. This is incorrect. The strap must be secured to the FRONT of the bracket. If it is mounted behind the bracket, there is not enough clearance for the swingarm. I can post a close-up image of how the hanger should mount if you like.
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Re: My '05 1200/SZ, What do you think?
« Reply #26 on: November 12, 2006, 06:06:07 PM »
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I hope you are working on losing that big hunk of black plastic bolted to the underneath of your tail.  I already have, and man-O-man, what a difference.  I could send you a picture if you're interested.  


Yeah, post a pic.
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« Reply #27 on: November 15, 2006, 08:40:45 AM »
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I hope you are working on losing that big hunk of black plastic bolted to the underneath of your tail.  I already have, and man-O-man, what a difference.  I could send you a picture if you're interested.  


Yeah, post a pic.


Hey Mike, I'll post one ASAP.  I sure enjoy looking at you your bike in this photo.  You caught the lighting, background, and angle just right.   :crybaby:  I'd be green with envy if I didn't have one, but oh yeah, I DO! :banana:
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« Reply #28 on: November 15, 2006, 08:35:13 PM »
Also ordered up the sound reducing tip. A big 2 Dbs. Big deal. But it'll look really cool in that gold anodized color.
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Re: My '05 1200/SZ, What do you think?
« Reply #29 on: November 15, 2006, 10:40:10 PM »
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 I hope you are working on losing that big hunk of black plastic bolted to the underneath of your tail.  I already have, and man-O-man, what a difference.  YEAHHHHHHH BABY! :banana:

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