5TH Gen Refresh and While I'm in there Disease Rehash

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Re: 5TH Gen Refresh and While I'm in there Disease Rehash

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Holy shit! It's a roller! First time in a year + the thing has seen sunlight... :D
Wow!.... Wheels turned out damn good! A startup will be soon...

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Hell yes
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That looks awesome!
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Post by Knute »

Looking really nice, Mellow! You're going to love those Power 6's

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Quick horn fit under the front fairing spot check..
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Getting close..
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Spot check on electrics... the right headlight is out..Checked OEM price for replacement ..$33.xx !!! :shock:
Ok ..any tips on alternates and what you have to do for mods to get it to work and assembled?
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Post by TheDuck »

Damn looks great.
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Post by Dutch724 »

Damn, good looking bike! Nice work!
For headlights I used Sealights. You have to cut the rubber boot a little bit, but man is it worth it. They light up the road so nice.
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Post by Worfje »

I build in Osram H4-LED 12V 27/23W Night Breaker.
No modifications needed.
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Finally got time to mount up mirrors,windshield,turn signals and get in a good check ride for all the stuff that was worked on before I finish putting the rest of the body on and a full detail...
I can report, there are zero wierd noises, buzzes, pops or smells or leaks... perfect! Good solid idle at 1400rpm, runs and slams to red line begging for more.... Voltage output on the gage, flat 14.1V. Damn fine, I call it a success! Front brake still is a bit draggy, I'll give it a couple tanks, and see if there is any improvement or needed action. Anyhoo, the lever is about as firm as its never been.. nice.
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After only riding the 700 pound Valky Beast for a year and a half, the viffer feels like a 10 speed. Whoa! Brain recalibration required! :o
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