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Aug 22, 2019 | 07:18 AM

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Tomahawk309

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Thanks for starting this thread. I will be in the market soon and was wondering about these new mounts and how they compare to the predator.

Aug 22, 2019 | 11:06 AM

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I actually have these on order...just waiting for them....might even try it against my predator mount which works fantastic for stability...but has given me more vibes right in the RPM range I want to ride in...2200-2450...under and over is smooth ...

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I have the predator mount, I'm happy with it but do I have a pretty good vibration between 2100-2500, not sure I want to spend $140 and risk it not getting rid of that vibration.

My worst vibration is also down in the 2100 RPM range. I wonder if this is more of a Predator issue, or more of a Twin Cam issue? I've had the Predator for several years, but I think I always had a noticeable engine vibration in that range. I assume it's just how my crank is (or rods?), since I replaced everything else that rotates when I built my motor a couple of years ago, and the vibration stayed right in the same range (oil pump, cams, cam chains, lifters, pushrods, pistons...). It never occurred to me that it could be the mount causing this. I did install the Predator at least a year before building the motor... Maybe I didn't always have this vibration? I honestly can't remember now!

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And I’m sure Tarik will think I’ve had these on order forever...well at lease a couple of months, but that is on me, not this company. I placed an order, then canceled, then spoke to the owner, Harry, then let it sit for awhile, then we had to figure out shipping to Canada..etc...etc...

Haha, I figured the "Canada Angle" had something to do with it! But it also makes more sense after reading TWilson's info... Since you ordered both mounts and they still seem to be finalizing the rear, that may be the delay.

EDIT: I'll add that when I ordered the front Kinetic mount, it was at my house within four days. They seemed quick and responsive to work with!

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Aug 22, 2019 | 03:59 PM

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crusader1xxx

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I just spoke to Harry again today. Super friendly and helpful. He did confirm that he is still working on the rear as he really wants to get it right before release...

mine is currently in transit and as long as Customs don’t hold it I should have them next week. I ordered two fronts, one for each bike as I am going to put this head to head with my predator mount..swapping them back and forth so I should be able to provide an honest review....

Aug 22, 2019 | 04:05 PM

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Sounds good, you may beat me to it (but we'll see

)!

I just ordered some polished stainless ARP 12-points from AlloyBoltz for this... I'm so curious about it, maybe I'll swap it in as soon as the hardware arrives.

Aug 22, 2019 | 07:17 PM

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crusader1xxx

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What sizes did you order or was it a kit for this application? I was planning on using just the stock hardware but ARP bolts have my interest....

Aug 23, 2019 | 06:36 PM

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Tuning in to hear more as it develops.

I love the compact form factor but there is a small part of me that is SCREAMING about the unfinished plasma (I assume) cuts and completely exposed mesh. I think I'd have to fix those issues and make it black (somehow...) before I mounted one on my bike. I'm an odd cat tho.

Tarik, could you please get weights of the three units when you have time?

Aug 24, 2019 | 10:20 AM

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I love the compact form factor but there is a small part of me that is SCREAMING about the unfinished plasma (I assume) cuts and completely exposed mesh. I think I'd have to fix those issues and make it black (somehow...) before I mounted one on my bike. I'm an odd cat tho.

Hmmm... I could address all of your concerns with one handy item in my garage... A big roll of black Gorilla Tape!

But seriously, I understand what you mean about covering the mesh. Even if corrosion isn't a concern, lots of road grime could accumulate in there. Some sort of press-in, soft rubber trim whould be cool. Kinda like weatherstripping door trim, formed to fit nicely on each side but soft enough not to interfere with the mounts normal motion. The cuts don't actually bother me in real life, they look precise and industrial, but not objectionable (to me). It's a much more finished appearance than my cast stainless foot controls from Baylands Speedshop were, for example (before they were powdered).

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Tarik, could you please get weights of the three units when you have time?

Chris, do you mean the weights of each of the three different front mounts? Buried in my typically too-wordy first post you'll find that info for the new mount and the old OEM mount. Once I pull off the Predator I'll weigh it as well.

Aug 24, 2019 | 11:10 AM

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Damn. I'm sorry. I missed the weights. Reading too quickly. 1lb14.1oz. Heavier than I would have guessed but still an improvement over stock.

I spaced on weighing my Predator so I don't know how it compares.