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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 07:38 AM
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Thanks for the input . I pulling it down today to install a cartridge kit. I allready have the brakes and sliders so I'm gonna see if I can get all this together in one shot.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 05:35 PM
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The small side was wrong as well . So I took a 1"axle and turned it down to 3/4'" . Looks like its gonna work just fine ! I just got finished changing the sliders and installing the cartridge kit in the tubes . I will put the forks and the brakes together tomorrow and hopefully take a test ride !!!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 07:04 AM
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Hey rapid49, they got poker run out of Bomber's this Sat. the 23rd,see you there?

also, I did the front lowers/brake/wheel and rear swingarm/brake/wheel upgrade, used CCE spacer/axle kit and the Aurora teflon lined spherical bearings, man what a difference!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by johnod
I think you're using Brembos though aren't you?
Yes, more like Schex, on reflection. Oddly enough I'm waiting for the 'new' sliders to come in from Canada, Alberta IIRC. Shouldn't be long now.
 
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