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Old Jan 25, 2020 | 07:03 PM
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Finally got the upper brake line adapter I needed so I was able to swap the line and bleed the lines. I bled and bled then just to be sure, I bled again. Ended up pulling a bit over 3 bottles through the lines. ABS is working and no light so far so I think it's good to go.

I'm not used to the narrower and taller bars yet so it felt a bit weird to me at first but I was able to get used to them pretty quickly. Much more comfortable riding position now and I can see everything behind me in my mirrors now!

Here's how she looks now. Much more still to come.





 
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Old Jan 25, 2020 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Bowhunter8607
Finally got the upper brake line adapter I needed so I was able to swap the line and bleed the lines. I bled and bled then just to be sure, I bled again. Ended up pulling a bit over 3 bottles through the lines. ABS is working and no light so far so I think it's good to go.

I'm not used to the narrower and taller bars yet so it felt a bit weird to me at first but I was able to get used to them pretty quickly. Much more comfortable riding position now and I can see everything behind me in my mirrors now!

Here's how she looks now. Much more still to come.




Looking good! Which bars and what height? Thinking of a bar swap myself.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2020 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Bowhunter8607
Finally got the upper brake line adapter I needed so I was able to swap the line and bleed the lines. I bled and bled then just to be sure, I bled again. Ended up pulling a bit over 3 bottles through the lines. ABS is working and no light so far so I think it's good to go.

I'm not used to the narrower and taller bars yet so it felt a bit weird to me at first but I was able to get used to them pretty quickly. Much more comfortable riding position now and I can see everything behind me in my mirrors now!

Here's how she looks now. Much more still to come.




looks great. How tall are those bars? Thank you!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2020 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by FLS103
Looking good! Which bars and what height? Thinking of a bar swap myself.
Originally Posted by horseford@hotmail.com
looks great. How tall are those bars? Thank you!
They are 12" total rise Spooky Fast Moto T-Bars I believe. The risers are 9" to the bottom of the bars and the bars have 3" of rise.

I got them used and in pretty rough condition last summer with rust spots all over so I sanded and painted them black from goldish bronze.

They came out good, well the best I can do with a rattle can, but I will eventually get them powder coated when the paint fades or chips.


 
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Old Jan 26, 2020 | 05:57 AM
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Looks good man... You planning on getting a fairing?
 
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Originally Posted by Dan D.
Looks good man... You planning on getting a fairing?
Yes I've been thinking about a Doug's mini spartain fairing. Just haven't fully made up my mind yet.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2020 | 08:13 AM
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Yeah, same here... Except I'm leaning more towards the road warrior.


So when we having this FXFBS convention? And where?

I'll be there.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2020 | 08:51 AM
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anyone using adjustable clutch and brake levers? noticing my front brake is a little too far. I've seen the oberon and flomoto ones but do they adjust closer to you?
 
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Originally Posted by Dan D.
Yeah, same here... Except I'm leaning more towards the road warrior.


So when we having this FXFBS convention? And where?

I'll be there.
I don't know. I am up for one as well but no one else seemed interested. Only a couple of replys to it. Maybe I'll bump FLS-103's post and see if we can get something going.

To add, I like the Road Warrior but I'm not sure I want the extra wind shield up on top of the fairing. That's the one that has stalled me from fully making up my mind on the Doug's fairing.
 

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Originally Posted by Brayden
anyone using adjustable clutch and brake levers? noticing my front brake is a little too far. I've seen the oberon and flomoto ones but do they adjust closer to you?
There are a couple of members who are using adjustable levers and they seem to adjust closer for better reach. Sorry I can't find the posts at the moment to link but search the forums and you will probably find them before I do.
 
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