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I just thought I'd share my stage 1 set-up in case anyone was looking for ideas or wondering what it would look like.
I went with an Arlen Ness Monster Sucker and Vance & Hines Big Radius.
And as for the bars, I went with the HD Reach bars (longer cables were required)
Oh, and engine guard by Lindby Customs
I think the only other pricey mod I'll do is add new wheels. I'm thinking of going with the Performance Machine Virtue Wheels (Contrast Cut)
Is that the standard Linbar? I was thinking about one at some point.
I just thought I'd share my stage 1 set-up in case anyone was looking for ideas or wondering what it would look like.
I went with an Arlen Ness Monster Sucker and Vance & Hines Big Radius.
And as for the bars, I went with the HD Reach bars (longer cables were required)
Oh, and engine guard by Lindby Customs
I think the only other pricey mod I'll do is add new wheels. I'm thinking of going with the Performance Machine Virtue Wheels (Contrast Cut)
I like your mods a lot. They're similar to the ones on my 2013. My next mod will most likely be changing the rear pulley to a 70 tooth and front primary sprocket to a 30 tooth. That will produce about a 13% increase in low end torque and a 6th gear that's more usable.
If you;re familiar with the older Breakouts you know what my wheels look like. I like them so much more than any others on the newer models. They're clean and simple. Nothing overdone and much easier to clean.
If I ever decide to buy custom wheels for mine, I'll switch out the swingarm and the rear fender so I can fit up to a 280 on the rear. Gotta make my butt look smaller!
I posted these pics in a couple other threads... but I think this is an appropriate tread to share them in AGAIN... lol...
Bike seems to be much more responsive with the 12" bars over the stock straight bar... Its easier on the back as well...
2018 Breakout with 12" bars & 5 Gal tank...
SPEED SAFE, NICK
I love the look! Sweet and clean. Not overdone. I really like the 5 gal tank. Fortunately I have a 2013 with the larger tank. I do have a question. Is that the stock seat or an aftermarket? It appears to be just a bit taller in the back. I've tried riding mine without the rear pillon and I end up sliding back and my tailbone ends up on the rear bracket. I need a solo option.
Also, have you lowered your bike? I;d like to lower mine but am concerned about bottoming out when riding 2-up. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Thanks for the reply. I've never seen one that bends like that at the bottom. It looks in your photos like it almost bends about 45deg to the rear, is that so? Any of the ones I've had before were always flat.
Thanks for the reply. I've never seen one that bends like that at the bottom. It looks in your photos like it almost bends about 45deg to the rear, is that so? Any of the ones I've had before were always flat.
I have to decide on black or chrome. I personally don't like crash/highway bars (see the very unobtrusive Bung King bar on my FXR) but they are a necessary evil, so I'm thinking maybe the black would be less noticeable. I don't know...
I have to decide on black or chrome. I personally don't like crash/highway bars (see the very unobtrusive Bung King bar on my FXR) but they are a necessary evil, so I'm thinking maybe the black would be less noticeable. I don't know...
You’re welcome!
I know what you mean. I never thought I would get a crash bar, but I saw this particular one on another Breakout online and liked it.
To be honest, I don’t think this one would be as effective as one of the bigger types of engine guards, but:
1) I like how it looks on my bike
2) I think at least it would save the pricey air filter in the event of a slow-speed tip over
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Feb 13, 2015, 01:41 PM
