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Nutsosane
Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 01:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Due to a low speed, lowside last week my Uly is in need of new shift linkage. At the dealership today I noticed the Firebolt and Lightning do not have the lowering bracket we have on the Uly. I have large feet and larger boots so I don't think the stretch to the shifter will be an issue. I'm trying to avoid breaking the linkage in BFE and not being able to limp home. Of course I'll carry a spare but I think the shorter linkage will be less prone to damage in these "minor" spills I seem to take. Any thoughts? NUTS
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Teeps
Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 02:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Buy it and try it?

Maybe the local Buell/HD dealer would let you test drive the other shifter before you buy...

I've been thinking of making a direct shifter. The only thing holding me back is the up for low shift pattern. And, possibly aesthetics.
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Nutsosane
Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 05:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Teeps, Storz makes one. I have a friend who has this $100 item on his Firebolt. NUTS
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Sanchez
Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 03:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The best protection for your shift linkage is the Buell hard bags. : ) I'm actually thinking about getting a couple of spare frame pucks to put on my luggage.
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Nutsosane
Posted on Friday, December 15, 2006 - 01:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Excellent idea Sanchez, I do expect to see those at TWO in March. NUTS
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Buelltoys
Posted on Friday, December 15, 2006 - 02:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll have to agree with Sanchez also. I have dropped mine a couple times and never a scratch on the bike or broken parts. The bags and hand guards hold up great in these situations. Also had a little run in with some woods. Only damaged the windscreen and mirrors. The bags saved the side of the bike from damage.
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Buellish
Posted on Sunday, December 17, 2006 - 07:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nuts,
There is another alternative http://www.touratech-usa.com/shop/show.lasso?sku=3 80-0080&-session=touratech:3A76EC20DC359915894E080 39C4C4854
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Nutsosane
Posted on Sunday, December 17, 2006 - 08:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Mike, unfortunately everything touratech does is on backorder/preorder. That might be an exaggeration but that part has been on preorder for a good six months. Maybe I can find one of our fine Badweb machinists who can sculpt me one special. NUTS
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