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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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installed the 3 inch extension on my forwards&nbsp\\; what a difference&nbsp\\;being 6'3 I love it&nbsp\\;....question is &nbsp\\;do you cut the old lines at the adapter block and leave it or does the block&nbsp\\;come out&nbsp\\;... I just tucked the lines out of site for a ride but want ot finish the job right
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Mine came with a new block.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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Take the old block out, no need to cut it. I have those also and i'm 6'3" I would say it was the best thing i've put on the bike yet.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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You guys must've been CRAMPED. I'm 5' 10" and I love the extension.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Who's got the best price on that kit? Thinkin about it for my Train...
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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ORIGINAL: *NIGHT TRAIN*

Who's got the best price on that kit? Thinkin about it for my Train...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ARLEN...mZ110263805028
I got mine from Eastern Performance
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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thanks&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; will look into this weekend&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; mine came with a new block as well
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Are these extensions a no brainer to install?&nbsp\\; Is there a loss of brake fluid when changing the hoses, etc? &nbsp\\;
 
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Yes, brake fluid is lost.&nbsp\\; Need to bleed the rear brake after install of block and lines.&nbsp\\; Install is pretty straight forward.&nbsp\\; I've done 5 installs now, no problems.&nbsp\\; Make sure you use red loctite on the attaching hardware.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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do they come with decent instructions?&nbsp\\; I'm assuming that no brake fluid would need to be added.
 
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