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Malott442
Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 04:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am thinking about building a dozen or so lowering brackets for the rear of my buell x1, but only if anyone is interested. These kits are designed to go on/off in less than 5 minutes, are pretty dummy proof, and I can make them for specific amounts of lowering. *Warning* I will make them as low as possible, but too low will put the rear tire into the oil bag with a passenger or big bump. I know, trust me. Anywhere from 1" to 5 1/2", I can use zinc fasteners or stainless, or polished stainless. The bracket material options are steel, iron, or maybe polished aluminum. (If I test it and it holds up). Also, for sale is a chromed x1 tail section, used for about a year. Pics will be up soon.

Also, just a question for everyone. Is anyone in need of machined odds and ends, and what is it worth to you?

The lowering brackets start at 20 for the iron/ zinc. Iron is painted to your need. Delivery options are through USPS.

Let me know, so I can decide what to do...

Billet catch can cover might be available, provided buddy dosen't want it. It uses gerber baby bottle for can, or anything else that will fit.
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Malott442
Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 04:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tail section price negotiable, tradeable. Shoot an offer. Especially if you have 2002-up Triumph Daytona parts. Or LS1/T56 parts
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Firemanjim
Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 05:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pictures of lowering kit??
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Malott442
Posted on Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 08:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pictures as soon as I make the first one, prob tonight if I get home in time...... Sorry I sold mine already. My bike is in about 359 pieces, getting ready to put it back together
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Phat_j
Posted on Sunday, November 19, 2006 - 11:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i'd be interested in lowering kit as well, tell me more.
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Bartimus
Posted on Sunday, November 19, 2006 - 11:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here are pictures of the lowering bracket I made for a '95 S2 and a '99 X1.
They are just modified stock brackets painted black.
The brackets relocate the front shock mount 3/4" which result in lowering the bike about 1 1/4",






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Sportsman
Posted on Monday, November 20, 2006 - 08:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I cut a bracket and rewelded it for my gf. Your bracket mod looks like a better idea since it doesn't depend on the welder, proper heat, tensil strenth, and such. Good idea!
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Bad_karma
Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 01:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Malott442
I would interested in a kit that raise an S3 about and inch to two at the most.
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Bad_karma
Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 01:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Malott442
I would interested in a kit that raise an S3 about and inch to two at the most.
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Sportsman
Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 10:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That would be a race shock mount. Used to be available from Buell. Doubt a dealer would be much help so try to get in touch with Henry Duga at the factory.
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Malott442
Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 06:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Karma, I have an idea for you. It would take about 1/2 an hour to install, would require a way to get the weight off the rear. If you are interested I can make it for you at a cost of....... As soon as I price the fasteners......... IF you are interested. I will try to engineer it tonight, and if it holds to my weight test (1000 lbs. per side) Let me get back to you............
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