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    Another Meeting with Down$hift

    Met-up with Gabe earlier to grab my Carbtune and to admire each other's bikes. I could not believe how soft his clutch-pull was compared to mine (you were right Greg). I think Gabe's steering was much smoother than mine parked. His bike felt so much lighter than mine.

    However . . . It was obvious after riding his bike that he was losing some power with those straight pipes. Note: I said "some", which does not mean very much. However, the difference between his bike and mine is honestly night & day with regard to the overall performance of the engine.

    I expected him to come back with a big smile, but he was calm like Cool Hand Luke. Still never raced, and with a State Trooper parked at the gas station, it woulda never happened, lol. Good luck in Rhode Island Gabe!
    1979 XS1100F
    2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.
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    Have you serviced the steering head bearings Ian? Those working smoothly makes a world of difference in cornering.
    Greg

    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

    ― Albert Einstein

    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

    The list changes.

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    • #3
      Did he have a crossover on the straight pipe?
      I used high temp hose and it works pretty good.
      81 H

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      • #4
        You guys should have called me, I had some spare time

        I like his bikes low stance, but I also like my straight seat...as to performance I cannot say, him pulling out of garage sure makes a great impression
        Nick

        1979 XS11 F,Yamaha fairings w/hard bags, TC's fuse box, K&N air filter

        1982 Virago 750 (it's alive!)

        1979 XS 11 F, Windjammer IV, Samsonite luggage cases(another rescue)

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