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Aaomy
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 02:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hey guys,, was thinking of replacing the isolators on my s2t, and noticed that on Al's site, that they say that the newer isolators dont fit s2's ?? i thought that i had read where you were just supposed to reshape them to use them?? any help would be greatly appreciated.. looking to replace all three isolators.. thanks in advance,, aaron
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Bluzm2
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 03:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

aaron,
The new style is too big in diameter.
Also, the new metal flange gets in the way.
It could be done but would require a fair amount if grinding.
I've got both at home, I'll see if I can't get a few pics for you.
It will be a day or so as a friend has my digi camera.

Brad
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Mikej
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 03:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I thought I read that we just had to trim the ears off the newer isolators to use them on an S2.
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Spiderman
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 07:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah just grind down the ears/tabs and they fit fine...
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1313
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 11:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It is not necessary to use the new style isolators on the S2. With the removable sideplates of the S2, sufficient compression of the isolators (necessary for longetivity) is darn near guaranteed.

But as always, it is your bike so do what you want.
1313
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Phat_j
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 04:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i have the new ones on my bike..... just grind down the ears...but i'm sure aaron will do something special with his, lol
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Spiderman
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 05:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It may not be necessary but it will be a ton cheaper!
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Jimidan
Posted on Friday, May 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)

What? Do you mean that we actually have to change out the rear isolators on these things? I thought the front ones were the only ones to crap out. Nearly 40,000 miles of hard abuse on mine (88 c.i.d.) and they are still in good shape. I have a new set just in case, that I may put in when I pull this engine again.

1313 speaks the truth, but I don't know about cost. How much is it worth to ya' to not have to grind the ears off. I wouldn't do it for $20, or maybe more.

jimidan
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Road_thing
Posted on Monday, January 08, 2007 - 09:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd like to see pix of the new isolators ground-down to fit an S2. I'm in the middle of that job myself, and I've got a set of the new-style iso's on hand.

rt
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