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Js_buell
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 01:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I saw a link for it but I can't find it anymore can someone help me with the link I just want to have a look at it again. It seem that if I ever get the S1 I already have some interest in customizing.
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Joesbuell
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 05:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Check here

http://www.ram.mc/buell.html#BUELL%20White%20Light ning

I wish I had the cash for this!
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Djkaplan
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 08:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Is there a reason why it's supposed to be better or is it mainly an appearance thing?

I like the way it looks, but if it's heavier and more complicated just for the sake of being one-sided... no thanks.
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Scott_in_nh
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 08:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It is mainly a looks thing. Most likely adds weight and does not improve handling....
I do love the way it looks though!
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Limitedx1
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 08:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

that thing is friggen AWESOME, if i had 2300 to spend for looks i would have it, dual brembos too, wooohooo too sweet
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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

They claim a reduction of weight.
In the FAQ's:
"The installation of a single sided swing arm racing suspension kit offers performance improvements due to the combination of different factors such as:
* - better torsional and flexural suspension characteristics, for better traction, improved cornering control and anticipated power download out of corners,
* - lower vehicle kerb weight, in other words "lightness is rightness"
* - lower gyroscopic weights and lower unsprung weights, which improve road holding and bike handling, specially for what it concerns fast angle changes."


The only numbers I could find were a shipping weight of 14kg for the SSS kit.
But I would imagine that includes the packing and crating.
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Scott_in_nh
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

* - better torsional and flexural suspension characteristics, for better traction, improved cornering control and anticipated power download out of corners,

From what I have read single sided swingarms, at the highest level of racing, have a handling deficit.
They say you want some side to side flex of a swingarm because it acts like a suspension when the bike is cranked over allowing the tire to remain in better contact with the track.
With a typical swingarm the tire still points in the same direction when you flex the swingarm sideways. With a single sided swingarm the tire direction arcs when the swingarm is flexed.
So if they aren't telling the complete
truth about handling, I would have some skepticism about the rest of their claims as well....
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Js_buell
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 12:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thx joes it exactly the link I was looking for.
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 08:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

wonder how it compares in weight and strength compared to the updated (99+) swingarms?

sure looks good though...
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Johnnylunchbox
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you don't have the removable side frame plate, how much harder is it to change a belt with that swingarm?
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Rick_a
Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2007 - 11:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


Changing gearing looks real easy.

I'll hold on to my steel 'arm.
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