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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Yes, Dr. V-Twin has been great. One of the best I've ever dealt with!

I was gonna call but my buddy said he took care of it so I decided I just needed to cool off, then started stewing about it, not good letting that happen. Ride Wright was great on the phone yesterday when I called about the bearing issue, I should have called even after my buddy called because they are very courteous!

It has been a long couple weeks, and I just have bad luck I think. I still think Ride Wright is a good company as they did get the parts out right away and mistakes do happen as I've mentioned on the past (but all them seem to be happening to me....LMAO).
 
Old Mar 12, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Spacer for pulley came as Ride Wright said they would. Bike is back together and actually rode today.
 
Old Mar 12, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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How about a pic from the rear of the bike so we can see that 180? I'll take the liberty of psoting the pics yous ent me. I hope you don't mind.





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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Those wheels are sick, for that matter so is the seat, cool bike.
 
Old Mar 12, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Thanks guys! Wouldn't have gotten to this point without Drew from Dr. V-Twin, he was a great help!

Best pic I took of the rear....

 

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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Son...that sumbitch looks good...
 
Old Mar 12, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Look'n good. Too bad ya had to go though the BS to get there. I think I'm see'n a new spocked rear wheel in my future. Thanks for posting
 
Old Mar 12, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Ride Wright sent the pieces overnight as they said they would, very courteous, these things happen. Very nice wheels though!
Just wondering, the 180 tire is about 1/8" from belt, is that normal? Never had a 180 before so it's hard getting used to, find myself checking it out quite often to see if the tire shifted....LOL.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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I think it was worth all the hassle after seeing all the pics. It looks great from the rear. The 180 really fills up the fender.

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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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I like it a lot, I had a few kinks getting mine to but it was so very worth it! I think Daytona screwed us, half the Ride Wright crew is most likely there. But they gave you some really nice wheels!
 



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