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RE: Car tire for the front of my Valkyrie

Timely post. I'm just installing a WASP LL on my Valk, and the Metzler M880 Marathon is just about toast after 5000 miles on the stock forks. Yes, i...

8 years ago
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RE: 85 GL1200 with motorvation formula II

We've had an 84GL1200 with the same Hack for several years and maybe 40,000 miles. Its a great combo. I use 8" lead, 6.5-7" frame height (level), 0...

10 years ago
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RE: car tire size on leading links?

Thanks guys. Just what I was looking for. I had heard some comments about hunting with the CT on front, but not verifiable. Drone - whilst my ID is...

10 years ago
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RE: Mounting Sidecar on Triumph Rocket

Not to get too far off topic... But could anyone please identify the fairing on that R3? TIA

10 years ago
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RE: motorvation form II

I posted my numbers earlier in this thread - 1/2" toe in. Gary at Motorvation suggested 3/8" - 1/2"; which is what all my rigs are. I've never seen ...

11 years ago
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RE: motorvation form II

+1. What he said. Yep, the damper takes care of exactly what you describe. Also, mine were worse if you are coasting down a hill slowing to a stop...

11 years ago
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RE: motorvation form II

Well, I got no timely answers to my torsion bar question, so went ahead and ...carefully...slowly tapped/hammered the torsion bar/swingarm assembly ou...

11 years ago
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RE: motorvation form II

I've built 4 rigs now (Triumph T-Bird, KLR, GL1200, Harley XR1200) and every one of them needed a steering damper due to a 25-30mph wobble. Slower, n...

11 years ago
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RE: Valkyrie 1500/Motorvation Formula II install

Hm. I might. Thanks for the suggestion. Still having minor issues getting the bottom front and top front mounts on the bike. I had them trial fit...

11 years ago
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