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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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Well I finally got my Deluxe back this morning from the Indy,
I have to say I'm really impressed with this look which is the first one I've seen over here, there may well be some already but if there is I aint seen none.
I have had Dna fat spokes with 21 front and 16 rear fitted with Metzeler ME 880s, the 21 was from Diamondback, matching rotors and pulley.
Chrome calipers front and rear, with SS lines, and Lyndall pads
Samson 39 Cholo's without baffles,
Burly Beach bars with chrome switch gear with 1 1/2 risers

Been out for the afternoon so I can give my initial impressions

Firstly let me say that the Dna's were a straight fit, Indy said no messing around with different size spacers, etc straight on, these things are well good as is the Diamondback tyre, ride is fantastic and with the 21 in, doesnt grind the boards as easy.

The Samsons are a thing of beauty, I went with the 39s on the recommendation of most of the guys here who already have them, I didnt specify whether I wanted baffled of unbaffled, and was surprised and a little worried that I recieved non baffled, well I neednt have been as these things are quieter than the baffled V&H true Dauls that they replaced, no problem with torque either, real good, just keep tripping over the things when walking behind the bike.

As I said I went with the real wide Burly beach bars 38 1/2 wide!, had them fitted in a turned down position like some of the cool rides here on the forum. the riding position from these bars is awesome, I love it.

I do have a small teething problem with the shifting, it was alright at first, but it seems to clunk and grind going into first gear, not sure if the clutch cable needs adjusting or if its the linkage, Any ideas would be appreciated.
I can take it back to the Indy but he's not local and work commitments mean it wont happen till at least next week.

Lastly I do have some pics but I have tried to post them but I must be a thick t***, anyone want to help me out and take them off me and post them.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Some people have over filled the primary and it makes the shifting harder. Adjusting the cable would be my first adjustment if it was my ride.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by thelawnmowerman
Well I finally got my Deluxe back this morning from the Indy,

I do have a small teething problem with the shifting, it was alright at first, but it seems to clunk and grind going into first gear, not sure if the clutch cable needs adjusting or if its the linkage, Any ideas would be appreciated.
I can take it back to the Indy but he's not local and work commitments mean it wont happen till at least next week.

Lastly I do have some pics but I have tried to post them but I must be a thick t***, anyone want to help me out and take them off me and post them.
Thanks
Check to make sure the shifting linkage isn't rubbing against the clamp (when you shift into first gear) on the rear cylinder header pipe. If it is, you can move it a little bit so it will clear the linkage and re tighten clamp.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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The braided cables stretch like crazy and real fast. Adjust the cable tension and it should be fine again although the clutch might feel a bit stiffer afterwards.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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Pics Please!!!!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Where are the pics? I think we need one in front of a double decker bus or big ben or something. Us SoCal guys would get a kick out of that.

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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Where are the pics? I think we need one in front of a double decker bus or big ben or something. Us SoCal guys would get a kick out of that.

Drew
agreed, id love to see some higher res shots of that
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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Anyone willing to let me email these pics to them so they can post the pics for me, please.
 
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Thanks
I tried to do what you said, didnt quite work, but hers a link to the pics anyway.
First one is what it looked like in the States before I bought it,
next couple are when I had the chromed lowers installed,
The last five are my favourite look,
Not the best pics but I got it back yesterday, I'll try and get some good ones at the weekend.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1134443...OOg4oCNz-j5nAE#
 

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