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Post by heathhudnall on Sept 13, 2018 14:36:32 GMT -7
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Post by achrista on Sept 13, 2018 16:51:18 GMT -7
i've been thinking of getting those since I got the bike. i haven't had too much trouble with the OEM adjusters yet. are they worth the cash for you? today I went with a pretty textbook yoshi fender delete
the graves midpipe is oxidizing nicely
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Post by heathhudnall on Sept 13, 2018 17:51:50 GMT -7
i've been thinking of getting those since I got the bike. i haven't had too much trouble with the OEM adjusters yet. are they worth the cash for you? today I went with a pretty textbook yoshi fender delete
the graves midpipe is oxidizing nicely I never had a problem with the OEM adjusters either. These just look so nice and they are captured. The adjustment is so easy as well. Worth $280...not really...but I've already bought them sooo... I've got the same Yoshi fender kit. Your blue '18 looks good and that Ti header is looking sweet too. I wish the R1M header I just installed would color that way.
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Post by fastback89 on Sept 13, 2018 17:52:02 GMT -7
i've been thinking of getting those since I got the bike. i haven't had too much trouble with the OEM adjusters yet. are they worth the cash for you? today I went with a pretty textbook yoshi fender delete
the graves midpipe is oxidizing nicely How do u like the Graves exhaust? It looks great, is that the EVR system? how loud is it? If I were to do aftermarket pipe this is the one I was considering
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Post by revolvingrain on Sept 13, 2018 20:17:58 GMT -7
Done this today. For the price...you would think I'd get a flippin' sticker. Nope! Do you have a link to those? They look badass and seem like they'd make it easier to adjust.
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Post by peripateticmike on Sept 13, 2018 21:07:21 GMT -7
I actually have a set of those on the way (different brand though), along with chain and sprockets, keyless gas cap, and new rear sets! Saturday is going to be install farkles day!
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Post by peripateticmike on Sept 13, 2018 21:10:44 GMT -7
the graves midpipe is oxidizing nicely How do u like the Graves exhaust? It looks great, is that the EVR system? how loud is it? If I were to do aftermarket pipe this is the one I was considering I have the same exhaust and it sounds LOOOVELY! Especially at higher RPMs, just sings. With the sound insert installed it's not too loud but sounds good. With the sound insert removed......it's pretty damn loud and sounds even more mean.
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Post by heathhudnall on Sept 14, 2018 1:20:19 GMT -7
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Post by achrista on Sept 14, 2018 6:05:18 GMT -7
the lightec adjusters are a nice cosmetic accent, but you're also nearly guaranteed that your chain will always be aligned. I've wanted a set since i got the bike, but I just haven't gotten around to spending the $$ on the mods yet.
I actually only have the 3/4 system, even though it looks like the header is TI from that angle. If you polish the R1 headers, I'd think you'd get a comparable effect, but I'm not an expert on TI. I do know you can manually oxidize the pipes, but it's totally uniform and doesn't look as good as natural oxidization.
I have the EVR system and I'm a big fan. I do think it's a bit overpriced for a 3/4 system, but it sounds great at low and high revs, and the exup valve keeps the volume low in the neighborhood.
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Post by heathhudnall on Sept 14, 2018 6:19:34 GMT -7
the lightec adjusters are a nice cosmetic accent, but you're also nearly guaranteed that your chain will always be aligned. I've wanted a set since i got the bike, but I just haven't gotten around to spending the $$ on the mods yet. I actually only have the 3/4 system, even though it looks like the header is TI from that angle. If you polish the R1 headers, I'd think you'd get a comparable effect, but I'm not an expert on TI. I do know you can manually oxidize the pipes, but it's totally uniform and doesn't look as good as natural oxidization. I have the EVR system and I'm a big fan. I do think it's a bit overpriced for a 3/4 system, but it sounds great at low and high revs, and the exup valve keeps the volume low in the neighborhood. I tried to polish it before installation, to no effect.😞
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Post by achrista on Sept 14, 2018 15:41:39 GMT -7
I bet it will get there in time. In any case it's a good way to shed weight. If I could get a clean set at a decent price I'd make the same purchase, but I think a lot of fz/Mt owners have caught on.
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Post by heathhudnall on Sept 14, 2018 15:52:20 GMT -7
I bet it will get there in time. In any case it's a good way to shed weight. If I could get a clean set at a decent price I'd make the same purchase, but I think a lot of fz/Mt owners have caught on. I think your right about the MT/FZ owners snatching them up. I waited MONTHS, to finally find one.
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Post by peripateticmike on Sept 15, 2018 18:09:51 GMT -7
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Post by heathhudnall on Sept 15, 2018 19:04:09 GMT -7
I have always loved the way black and red look together. Added some red and black accent items today. I installed a red chain on my track bike <----- and decided one might look pretty good on the FZ too. So today I installed a chain and new sprockets. Also installed some chineseium chain adjusters, and keyless gas cap. I also saw what heathhudnall did to his front sprocket cover somewhere on here and thought that was a pretty cool idea, so I cut mine up too. I know the reds don't match but whatever. With the stock red rear spring I think it looks pretty good. I've got some adjustable rear sets coming that are black w/red accents. That'll be next
Looking good, what chain and adjusters are they?
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Post by peripateticmike on Sept 15, 2018 19:31:12 GMT -7
RK MAX-X RX-Ring chain and Driven sprockets, stock gearing. I went with a 520 conversion, this isn't my daily bike anymore so I'm not worried about longevity. I got the adjusters from amazon, they were only $58 shipped. The hardware and fasteners on them seem decent quality. I think earlier in this thread I saw someone else has the same ones. Curious to how they are holding up.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 19:46:33 GMT -7
How is the fit? Do they fit perfectly? And you you have the amazon link, by any chance? Finally, did you weigh the stock pieces vs those? Curious if you at least save a few ounces. I don't like how far back those stick out, but look much better than stock. Oh, and both sides are graduated, correct? Thx.
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Post by peripateticmike on Sept 15, 2018 20:20:40 GMT -7
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Post by superspirit on Sept 16, 2018 7:38:11 GMT -7
Link doesn't work. Takes you to vigilink Weird if I click on it in your post it goes to vigilink, if I click on it in my quote it works. What's going on here?
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Post by peripateticmike on Sept 16, 2018 15:05:12 GMT -7
It's the opposite for me! That's strange.
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Post by heathhudnall on Sept 16, 2018 15:12:10 GMT -7
Link works for me.
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