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The Everything Breakout Thread
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 635
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From: North Jersey, USA
WOW... that's the same exact thing that happened to me!!! My turn **** fell off. And i put right back on and tightened the set screw. Ever since that the key won't turn in the cylinder. I even loosened it to see if the screw was putting too much pressure on it or something. But no luck. Weird the same happened to both of us.
But i did not know the dealer could do what you say? the parts book says you need to buy the set(ignition and fork barrel/key sets). So that's great news. I would much rather only change out my ignition side but thought you could only do both or none. Nice!!! thanks.
But i did not know the dealer could do what you say? the parts book says you need to buy the set(ignition and fork barrel/key sets). So that's great news. I would much rather only change out my ignition side but thought you could only do both or none. Nice!!! thanks.
How did you get the switch out of its mount? You need a special spanner socket for that...I did anyhow....
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 111
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From: MA
Again good man!! I would of never done that. Would of bought the set. My dealer does suck though. They never help me out. But now that I know i'll straighten them out if they try and blow me off.
I used the old spread open needle nose pliers trick. Actually worked like a dream(once I broke free from the blue loctite). I always have to do that trick with my 4WD hubs and stuff. Usually works but sometime it doesn't.
didn't damage the nut holes or anything. Can't even tell i screwed it off.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Great State of Canada
Just mulling over the idea of adopting 27 1/2 or even 29 1/2 front fork tubes. I'm just wondering how much the increased trail will adversely affect the already somewhat planar BO handling.
Also, what to do about jiffy stand ?
Thanx All.
Also, what to do about jiffy stand ?
Thanx All.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Lethbridge, Alberta Canada
Jim G
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From: Great State of Canada
One way of alleviating the "planar handling" of the Breakout notably is to change to more responsive tires. If you have not yet done that, try it. Worked exceedingly well for me with a Pirelli Diablo pn 1682600 on the rear, and an Avon Front AM41 Venom X 120/70H-21 68H Blackwall Tire - 90000000753 or an Avon Front Cobra AV71 120/70V-21 Blackwall Tire - 90000000746.
Jim G
Jim G
I was considering the forks for more of a cosmetic change than anything else really. I'm certainly not a performance type rider but didn't want to turn my BO into a flat car in the corners for the sake of image either. My current E3's are new (rear to be installed in spring). I'm gonna give those Pirelli's a try at next change though. You and LA and 24V endorsing em makes them an easy choice.
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 64
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From: new york
If you have instagram look up akairaider. He did 5 up over stock on his fork tubes. I hear if you do 2 up it won't affect the handling that much according to my mechanic. Anything above puts you in 'mystery trail' territory.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,051
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From: Bournemouth United Kingdom
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Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Westchester cty. NY
I measure 3-1/2" from the top tree to the bottom of the bars. Aprox. 1" of pull back.