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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DougYITBOS
I don't know this...
But I would bet that the warning message you read is just CYA verbiage similar to the "these pipes are for show bikes only and are not meant for street use" warnings that all the after market pipes ship with.
That actually makes sense.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Lowered shocks like Licks 2G's or Burlys are way better than a cheap lowering block. Plus much safer. I have seen to many of those cheap blocks break in half. You get what you pay for. Do it right and buy some shocks! I wouldn't trust them if you ride your bike alot. I bought a set off of ebay from a place that sells tons of them. I decided to test it before putting them on my bike. I put 1 of them in a vise, grabbed a hammer and hit it without a lot of force. It snapped in half instantly! Not worth the risk in my opinion. I bought Licks 2G's instead and love them!
 
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