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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 10:28 AM
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Like I posted before I’ve fallen in love with the RKS and once again even more with this motor build that just got finished and Tbars, legends, lepera seat just wow

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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by OscarN
like the sound of the rtx? I’m thinking about changing my exhaust (cobra headers and tab zombies).
I do! Nice and throaty, mild manners but when you twist the throttle it'll get as violent as you want.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by stm250
Like I posted before I’ve fallen in love with the RKS and once again even more with this motor build that just got finished and Tbars, legends, lepera seat just wow

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Old factory47 bars
Nice numbers...slightly higher than mine! What cam did you install??
 
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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by OscarN
like the sound of the rtx? I’m thinking about changing my exhaust (cobra headers and tab zombies).
Vance & Hines power dual headers!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 8-Lincoln-30
What bars are these? They look perfect on the RKS!
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Welll...TIDE never answered my question or pm's, so I ordered the 16" Carlini Gangster Apes to replce my damaged14" KST Spearheads. Also ordered the 1 1/4" Buffalo bar saddlebag guards by Drag Specialties. Much meatier than the 7/8" Harley guards on there now. One was damaged in the crash so here's my chance! Arlen Ness deep cut hot legs forks & boots ordered as well...))
 
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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Oil, Gas & Leather
Vance & Hines power dual headers!
not a fan of V&H stuff except their short shots for softail/sportsters. Wanna do 2-1 to improve low end response.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Oil, Gas & Leather
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Welll...TIDE never answered my question or pm's, so I ordered the 16" Carlini Gangster Apes to replce my damaged14" KST Spearheads. Also ordered the 1 1/4" Buffalo bar saddlebag guards by Drag Specialties. Much meatier than the 7/8" Harley guards on there now. One was damaged in the crash so here's my chance! Arlen Ness deep cut hot legs forks & boots ordered as well...))
Are you planning to DIY the bars? Let me know how bad lines change was. Waiting for my 16s from BR customs, it’s still few weeks away.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by OscarN
Are you planning to DIY the bars? Let me know how bad lines change was. Waiting for my 16s from BR customs, it’s still few weeks away.
No. Insurance paying for it all. It's at the Harley shop now waiting on parts. Glad riding season is over here in southern Maine! Now I complete the look I wanted...)
 
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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Oil, Gas & Leather
No. Insurance paying for it all. It's at the Harley shop now waiting on parts. Glad riding season is over here in southern Maine! Now I complete the look I wanted...)
Ok, good for you! My Harley shop wants 1500 to swap the bars and 400 to install axeo cartridges. For $2K I’m gonna give it a shot myself 😁
 
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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by VinRisk
I do! Nice and throaty, mild manners but when you twist the throttle it'll get as violent as you want.
thank you!
 
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