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Hi, My Bird story..

This is a discussion on Hi, My Bird story.. within the Introductions forums, part of the Site Related Forums category; Originally Posted by TheDuck What brought about the change in the levers? Feel, looks or 'bling' I had Titax shorties onn the original M/C's aand ...

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    Re: Hi, My Bird story..

    Quote Originally Posted by TheDuck View Post
    What brought about the change in the levers? Feel, looks or 'bling'
    I had Titax shorties onn the original M/C's aand liked the feel, plus i didn't like the clumsy look of the Brembo levers.

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    Re: Hi, My Bird story..

    Can understand that, I've always had a bit of a love hate relationship with the Brembo levers (mine are similar but run the full length) due to their appearance but I find their feel to be very good.
    Full of Hot air? Intercool yourself............ you know it makes sense

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    Re: Hi, My Bird story..

    Just fitted my exhaust hanger which was specially made. I like the look of it, but it needs a little bit of tweeking as it just touches the seat unit.

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    http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...8/1659e539.jpg

    After

    http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...8/164d60a9.jpg

    http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...8/6911b0ce.jpg

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    Re: Hi, My Bird story..

    Nice looking bracket. Not surprised small tweeks are needed, I found the various brackets that I have made a real pain to get right. You need to get 3 angles all working together, my brain gets scrambled trying to work out the implications of each bend in all other directions!
    Full of Hot air? Intercool yourself............ you know it makes sense

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    Re: Hi, My Bird story..

    Quote Originally Posted by TheDuck View Post
    Nice looking bracket. Not surprised small tweeks are needed, I found the various brackets that I have made a real pain to get right. You need to get 3 angles all working together, my brain gets scrambled trying to work out the implications of each bend in all other directions!
    I think if i slot the top mount holes very slightly all will be good.

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    Re: Hi, My Bird story..

    Quote Originally Posted by Rick448 View Post
    I think if i slot the top mount holes very slightly all will be good.
    Sounds like a good plan ...... and from experience leave the can strap loose and if necessary a vey slight twist of the can on the link pipe provides that last adjustment to get everythig sweet.
    Full of Hot air? Intercool yourself............ you know it makes sense

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    Re: Hi, My Bird story..

    All sorted now, just a little enlargement of the mounting holes and all is good. Now i just need some good weather to ride the thing. I have just been promoted which gives me an extra day off each week so she will get some proper run outs this year.


 

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