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Old Oct 7, 2021 | 08:50 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 12:07 PM
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Hello, Breakout brethren and fellow riders in general.

As has happened to others, my ignition switch **** fell off. I never applied loctite to the set screw. Unfortunately I never thought to or knew it would be an issue til after the fact. Guess I took for granted that some engineer or QC would have the foresight to have addressed such a simple thing or that assembly personnel would adhere this piece after numerous ones were lost prior to mine. (To stop selling this piece standalone too?) Wish I had seen the comments and threads before and I certainly would have gotten to the loctite.

I have seen that members previously have mentioned crafting themselves versions of this piece via CNC, lathe, mill, forging, or even a 3D print and I’d like to possibly buy one. Some of the solutions that members made up look better than the original, in fact.

Alternatively, someone could hook a fellow rider up with the schematic/file. Through a couple friends I can probably get someone to CNC or print. I’m also open to other guidance.

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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cruisn


What gives?
Haha yeah, we’ve been discontinued. No reason to take us of that “marquee” though while those others are still up!
 

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Old Dec 9, 2021 | 09:45 PM
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I have a 2017 Breakout with original tyres on it. They need replacing. Anyone have a suggestion for the best tyre options for my bike?

 
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Old Dec 9, 2021 | 11:44 PM
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I have a 2017 Breakout with original tyres on it. They need replacing. Anyone have a suggestion for the best tyre options for my bike?
I have a 2016 with Metz ME888 on it, great tires, go with a 260 for the rear and it will improve handling. Did the same on my FLFB ( Fat Boy ) but took the Metz Cruisetec for this one, both are handling very well.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2021 | 12:41 AM
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I have a 2016 with Metz ME888 on it, great tires, go with a 260 for the rear and it will improve handling. Did the same on my FLFB ( Fat Boy ) but took the Metz Cruisetec for this one, both are handling very well.
is it ok to put a 260 on the original 8” rim?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2021 | 01:04 AM
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is it ok to put a 260 on the original 8” rim?
Yes, no problem at all.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2021 | 01:06 AM
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Ok, let's make this thread the place to post about anything having to do with the Softail Breakout. Maybe you just bolted on a sweet new part and you want to show it off? Can't find the part your looking for? Need a little advice on what looks best on a Breakout?

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