Soda straw mod
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From: In the foothills of southwestern NC - US of A
LOL, I did that many times on my bike when I was a kid...the plastic coated playing cards were the best [sister: "Hey, anybody see that deck of cards?"]!
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From: Stockbridge GA
off topic but how do you like your sikpipes. just ordered the same set this month. what did you use at a tuner? having removable baffles put in mine and torc cones. everyone says the fuel injected needs back pressure. so i figured, removable baffles would be best if it runs find with them out. i have the hd stage 1 download, and dk a/c as of now
Are they baffles that he makes? Or another brand? I didnt think I could put baffles in because of the way they kick out at the tip.I got some extra straws if you wanna give it a try.
Not necessarily...if you go to the site OP posted they claim to be "precision cut & tapered" to prevent debris & corrosion. I think they look pretty cool and his bike's one of the nicest Sporty's I've seen on this forum...I don't believe he'd put shoddy/cheap parts on the wheel.
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From: california
[quote=Rog48;11414448]Baffles would be a good idea. These things are supid loud Are they baffles that he makes? Or another brand? I didnt think I could put baffles in because of the way they kick out at the tip.
ya for 110 bucks he can put removable baffles in. i would prefer louder, but not as the cost off a crappy ride.
Are they baffles that he makes? Or another brand? I didnt think I could put baffles in because of the way they kick out at the tip.ya for 110 bucks he can put removable baffles in. i would prefer louder, but not as the cost off a crappy ride.
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From: El paso, texas
They look good, which ones did you order and how many..
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I ordered the 72 count and actually had 2 left over. I think they sent me 74 of them unless I counted my spokes wrong. The front only took me about 45 minutes to do. The rear was a little harder. That took me an hour and a half. I realized that it is easier if you do the inside spokes 1st then the outside.
I ordered the 72 count and actually had 2 left over. I think they sent me 74 of them unless I counted my spokes wrong. The front only took me about 45 minutes to do. The rear was a little harder. That took me an hour and a half. I realized that it is easier if you do the inside spokes 1st then the outside.
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Yeah Im using my rear wheel on my front. The front wheel has the spokes hidden behind the hub which I think looks much better with the soda straws The rear wheel the spokes are on the outside of the bub and the spokes touch each other pretty damm hard so they are a pain to get on. My finger tips were aching something fierce.
I like it.........its a subtle but noticeable affect.
The rear wheel the spokes are on the outside of the bub and the spokes touch each other pretty damm hard so they are a pain to get on. My finger tips were aching something fierce.I like it.........its a subtle but noticeable affect.
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