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Old May 18, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Default Guys with Samson Fishtails-PLEASE READ!
I bought a set of slighly used Samsons. The seller didn't give me a coil relocation bracket or a shifter rod that are listed on the Samson installation instructions. My question is, Are these parts necessary? They are quite expensive through Samson. I have a billet shift linkage on my bike now. Will I be able to use it? Please help!
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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if your talking about true dual fishtails then yes they are needed. the coil bracket has a bend to it which allows the pipe to fit through the opening between your motor and bracket. And also the shift rod has a bend to it which fits under your pipe. So yes to both pieces they are needed
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Thanks for the info. I'll see if I can find the parts.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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On my 2002 all I needed was the bent shifter linkage. I also did not get this with the pipes when I bought them used. No coil relocation necessary on my bike, but I assume yours is different due to the 02 sensor crap. Might want to ask around here and see if anyone has these parts laying around. You never know.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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Do you think this also would apply to Vince & Hines tru duals as well?
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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I don't know about the vance and hines, but I do know they are not exactly the same. we someone with those to chime in.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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With the Samsons you could get by without the coil relocation bracket, if you did something like relocate the coil behind the horn cover. Of course you'd need to do something with the horn.

The shifter linkage is needed, though.
 
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On my 07 Heritage.... neither of these are used with the Vance and Hines True Duals....

I guess they do it right.
 
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On my 07 Heritage.... neither of these are used with the Vance and Hines True Duals....

I guess they do it right.
If only you could have Samsons looks..................









 
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If only you could have Samsons looks..................

Ya, the chrome peels off nicely.
 
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