Haven't checked in for a while
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From: 'Noke, VA
Haven't checked in for a while
Howdy, y'all. I used to be a regular on this forum, then I got a Touring bike, and lost a good friend in here (Chazmanian). Anyway, I've still got the Train, and it's still evolving. Last round of things I've done were the Shotgun Shock, a round oil tank, 3.37 gears, and the front Brembo upgrade.
- The Brembos are a great addition, but it still doesn't stop as well as a Touring bike.
- The 3.37 gears kick ***. Gets the bike up on the cam (T-Man 625) much quicker.
- The oil tank was a lot more work than I expected, but I love the look.
- The Shotgun Shock makes the bike more comfortable on the awful roads around here, but it doesn't damp the ride as well as a conventional shock, which makes for some pogoing in fast, bumpy corners. I should slow down anyway.
Today's ride...
- The Brembos are a great addition, but it still doesn't stop as well as a Touring bike.
- The 3.37 gears kick ***. Gets the bike up on the cam (T-Man 625) much quicker.
- The oil tank was a lot more work than I expected, but I love the look.
- The Shotgun Shock makes the bike more comfortable on the awful roads around here, but it doesn't damp the ride as well as a conventional shock, which makes for some pogoing in fast, bumpy corners. I should slow down anyway.
Today's ride...
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From: Union Bridge, MD
Bike looks nice. Tell me more about that oil tank. More pics?
Howdy, y'all. I used to be a regular on this forum, then I got a Touring bike, and lost a good friend in here (Chazmanian). Anyway, I've still got the Train, and it's still evolving. Last round of things I've done were the Shotgun Shock, a round oil tank, 3.37 gears, and the front Brembo upgrade.
- The Brembos are a great addition, but it still doesn't stop as well as a Touring bike.
- The 3.37 gears kick ***. Gets the bike up on the cam (T-Man 625) much quicker.
- The oil tank was a lot more work than I expected, but I love the look.
- The Shotgun Shock makes the bike more comfortable on the awful roads around here, but it doesn't damp the ride as well as a conventional shock, which makes for some pogoing in fast, bumpy corners. I should slow down anyway.
Today's ride...
- The Brembos are a great addition, but it still doesn't stop as well as a Touring bike.
- The 3.37 gears kick ***. Gets the bike up on the cam (T-Man 625) much quicker.
- The oil tank was a lot more work than I expected, but I love the look.
- The Shotgun Shock makes the bike more comfortable on the awful roads around here, but it doesn't damp the ride as well as a conventional shock, which makes for some pogoing in fast, bumpy corners. I should slow down anyway.
Today's ride...
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: midwest
I recall seeing that Doof Clenas thing, but it has been awhile. Thanks for dropping in - I used to be on the touring forum and now am over here.
The stopping issue is probably because two rotors beat one every time, even if one is a superior unit. I've thought before that if the moco can justify two on a Sporty, then why not on a unit that's 250 lbs. heavier?
Sharp Train BTW. And I'd also like another profile shot to check that tank out from the side. Is capacity the same, or can you order larger? Looks great!
The stopping issue is probably because two rotors beat one every time, even if one is a superior unit. I've thought before that if the moco can justify two on a Sporty, then why not on a unit that's 250 lbs. heavier?
Sharp Train BTW. And I'd also like another profile shot to check that tank out from the side. Is capacity the same, or can you order larger? Looks great!
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From: Union Bridge, MD
Just read it myself. Love folks with a sense of humor.
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Thanks guys. The oil tank is the stock size. It's a Milwaukee Twins unit from J&P Cycles. I don't recommend it at all. It arrived from them full of rust and corrosion, and the placement of the bungs on the bottom of the tank is just ridiculous. The vent and return lines are flipped from where they should be, and the bungs are so close together that you can't put 90 degree fittings next to one another and turn them. I ended up using a combination of Russell and Earl's hoses and fittings to put it all together.
The Brembo up front is much, much better than the stock caliper. It just doesn't compare to the brakes I had on my Ultra, or the ones I have on the Beemer. It's still a good upgrade though.
The Brembo up front is much, much better than the stock caliper. It just doesn't compare to the brakes I had on my Ultra, or the ones I have on the Beemer. It's still a good upgrade though.
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