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Sorry gents, meant to post this in the what have you done.
I thought so.... but then I saw there is no kick starter....
 
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A fine sativa- Singapore Sling first thing in the morning is my sorry *** excuse.
The proper way to start a day!

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Originally Posted by BlueridgeXL
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Planning on calling Traxxion Monday for the spring swap, heard they will swap springs and they’re located on east coast.
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Please let us know what you find out. Just wondering, are you planning to go with
another black spring ? or perhaps one with a "stainless look" ceramic nickel type finish ?

thanks,

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Originally Posted by BlueridgeXL
Planning on calling Traxxion Monday for the spring swap, heard they will swap springs and they’re located on east coast.
I'm curios to hear what they say. I ordered my shocks through them. I wanted black shocks with chrome springs as nobody here in the states sells them that way so they special ordered them for me.
 

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