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Robino
Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2006 - 08:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

is it worth the money?
anyone have it done?

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Humblebueller
Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2006 - 09:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have been wondering about this too.
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02m2
Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2006 - 10:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

me three?
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Daves
Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2006 - 11:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a couple sets in stock
I'd do a special,one time only 15% discount if one of you want to try them.
I was going to put them on my demo when they came out but then found out they only fit 05 and newer and it was an 04.
I may put a set on my 06 Firebolt demo but I haven't got the exhaust and remapping done on it yet either!
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Robino
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 09:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dave, I'd be interested in a set
but first, let me get an idea if it's worth the headache, the cost is fairly inexpensive, the labor is more of a bitch...hopefully someone has this kit and could comment on its worthiness
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1badbuell
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 09:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Robino,

Are you planning on doing any track time with the Buell??? Or will you be just using it on the street???
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Robino
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 09:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

well, for one, i hate mushy suspension
not to mention, i'm 225 lbs and even stiff stock suspension feels mushy.
Are the spring rates that high? I would be doing 90% track type street riding
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Firebolteric_ma
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 09:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

do they have them for the 2004 (firebolt) models also? i'd be willing to try one if you have them daveS.
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Spike
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 09:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just a note on the springs- the pro-series springs have a linear rate, while the stock springs have a progressive rate. If you're looking for a stiffer solo ride the springs should be a good choice, but for big weight changes like carrying a passenger the pro-series kit may be worse than stock.
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Crashwild
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 01:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Speaking of the Pro Series suspension, does anyone know where to find a higher rate progressive spring to replace the stock spring? I am a bit on the heavier side and have noticed a lot of squat during turn in and hard acceleration.
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Mxer83
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 05:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have the kit on my 2004 lightening but had to swap out the fork springs because of the diff. in diam. I played with the settings some. It def. corners better & doesnt 'dive' in turns as much but it does have a choppier ride. you can reaaly feel tarstrips on the highway, I think it was worth it personally,
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