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Old Jun 25, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Info PLEASE ! With all the talk of handling, does anyone have any input as to a product called STA-BO . A nylon type of upgrade to swingarm clevblocks and isolaters.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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Never heard of it. Anyone else?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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I read an article on it in who-knows-what magazine. Article spoke highly of it.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Yeah, they have a website at sta-bo.com. Ive got one and Sta-bo does work, trust me its worth it.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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looks like a great option when its time for a belt change!
 
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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Kilo, their website sez "easy to install," so how easy was it?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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Srry for the late reply.I got 03 Roadking,i install sta-bo behind the rear frame bracket and i didnt have to use any special tools.it only took just bout an hour.it sure cured my rear wheel wobble
 
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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I've got True-Track installed and it made a world of difference. Just heard about this STA-BO II and am thinking that the OEM rubber wears out fast so this would be a great upgrade.
 
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Another thumbs up for the sta-bo....made a world of difference!
 
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