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    BC Sleepers exhaust

    thanks D-9 i had seen that while searching, their web says no shipping to USA, i just sent an E-mail to them as i am not sure of our time difference or even how to call their #
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    BC Sleepers exhaust

    on my 2012 maggie that will be tugging a sidecar soon i am looking for a midrange sound + price slip-ons. removed OE for Preds but way loud for sidecar passengers, ideally i would like a left side exhaust for sound relocation as well as easy to bolt on my yet installed sidecar brackets. the...
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    Suspension

    bitubo WME shocks for me + their cartridges for the forks, very pleased, purchased from carpimoto!! seems they have a good handle on what setup suits your weight, good ride + control
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    Manufacturing changes in oil filters?

    wix user here, 51358 for the short one so flat jack works, 51356 is longer, no issues @ $7. just ordered some mahle filters OC575, read lots of good about them, $6 ea + $5 handling @ jegs, ordered 5 still $5 handling
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    Pretech calipers?

    pretech caliper is excellent, a direct mount unit with no adapter needed. a new brake line was needed on my 2012 mag wheeled bonnie due to the how the fitting mounts to the caliper. got mine from TTP in the UK, looks like this[/URL][/IMG]
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    T-100 tail light/s wire harness compatibility...

    maundspeed blog has some wiring diagrams on his web for his fine products
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    Widest wheels on stock forks?

    lacing bigger rims with new spokes is the least expensive, prolly still over $500 for parts alone, aluminum rims will help handling, your choice of colors as well xtra $$
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    Nissen Brake Conversion on 04 Bonneville

    pretech makes a great 4 piston unit that works with stock master, a finger or two is all you need. its a direct bolt on but a different brakeline is necessary. stock disc is fine but i upgraded mine to EBC floater[/URL][/IMG]
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    pretech 6 piston installed

    [/URL][/IMG] finished install of my pretech 6 piston caliper from TTP in UK, came with ebc organic pads i ditched for ferodo sintered, also needed a different brake line with flat banjo at the caliper, spiegler made one shipped same day living next door ohio to me in pa i had it in two days...
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    2013 bonneville suspension advice

    depending on $$$ bitubo makes a drop in cartridge unit which other devices are trying to copy, i have their WME shocks which are a DeCarbon style at a fair price, they are excellent. you do not show where you live so you limit suggestions at times, my triumph dealer Hermys in PA is affiliated...
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    Chop Cult's 2012 Sportster vs T100 Shootout

    the harley is more of a cruiser, 48 is so lo it drags easily, the short suspension will ride poorly and its brakes are weak! my magged bonnie rides and handles well with good brakes, rear shock needed an upgrade!
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    Tires

    tires are like oil, we all have preferences but as i stated before its traction or wear!!!
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    My Bonnie

    had a 70 T120R purchased while in the military under $1000 new stationed in morocco, enjoyed the bike for sure made E-5 shipped home free had it for about 10 yrs then sold it, never lost the fever so bought a 2012 bonnie though much smoothe,r the very light 70 was toy to throw around
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    T100 + Alpina Wheels...

    i have sealed american 60 spoke wire wheels on my 06 sportster for 2 years also no issues but being steel rims with xtra spokes and the sealant they are not light
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    Tires

    when shopping for tires remember theres sticky but fast wearing med and long lasting like the factory metz tires, depending on your riding style should help pick your tires, everyone has their personal preferences
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