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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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Thanks, ElSupremo. That sounds like it might be the way to go for me.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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i got the $20 bolts off of ebay and they work great for me. easy to use. my cousin seen my bike after i installed them and he had me get him and set and do his bike also. he does solo and 2 up riding and neither of us have had any problems
 
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by murlsquirl
Get the burnout cycles kit from JP cycles. I know a couple guys that run it and are happy. It is adjustable and you don't have to disassemble the shocks. That is what I am going with soon ($70).
I can't find the burnout cycles kit on J&P's website. As a matter of fact I don't see anyone having them. Any chance they have changed their name?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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they did change the name but j&p part # is 700-210.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mke125125
they did change the name but j&p part # is 700-210.
Found it! Thanks...
 
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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My last girlfriend lowered my scooter for me, just before I threw her out! She let all the air out of my tires with an ice pick...
 
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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My last girlfriend lowered my scooter for me, just before I threw her out! She let all the air out of my tires with an ice pick...
LMFAO
 
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Iv been looking for a good value myself. Hoping that somone will pipe up and say "Hey, these are GREAT, dont waste your bucks on the MOCO kit!" and It seems like this is exactly what Iv been looking for.
 
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Originally Posted by sBender
These are the progressives I was talking about. Has anyone used these?

I think I read someplace that they have a preload which softens the ride a little versus just extending the shock which, from what I understand, stiffens up the rear end. You can find these on ebay for $100. I just happen to have found a set for $20 (but not chrome - which I don't care about) but it states that they are 2000 - 2006.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/701-...paign=products
Those (progressive) are just extended bolts with progressive bushings...same as the $20.00 cheepo's. Pre-load is adjusted with a spanner wrench on the shock.... You should do a search and read. There are tons of threads on "how to adjust pre-load" on softail shocks.....good luck
 
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I am looking at getting the burnout cycle kit too. Do I need a lift to install them, and how much of a pain are they to adjust?
 
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