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Post by sToRm on Jun 18, 2021 12:28:38 GMT -5
So, after using a bigger rear wheel, the center stand has to be removed otherwise it will rub the tire. It’s been replaced with a side stand from a cruiser bike for $15. Gonna cut it about 2 inches so it leans correctly. Mounted it using the hardware from the foot pegs(Zen Kustumz). I had a stubby kickstand made for Rucks but it broke after 2 weeks. Made from cheap ass pot metal or imaginarium.       |
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Post by aeroxbud on Jun 18, 2021 18:12:23 GMT -5
More power to weight too. 👍
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Post by captincvmn on Jun 18, 2021 18:29:57 GMT -5
Definitely making it your own.
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Post by sToRm on Jun 19, 2021 15:08:04 GMT -5
More power to weight too. 👍 Talking about weight saving, this battery will replace the stock. MMG Lithium Ion mmg-3. It weighs about 3 packs of cigarettes. The stock weighs about 6 - 8 lbs. Guess I’ll struggle to keep the front end down now.  |
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Post by sToRm on Jun 19, 2021 16:49:58 GMT -5
Put the floorboard back on after a good cleaning. 
Put on the seat clamps and the clip that holds the seat down. 
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Post by sToRm on Jun 19, 2021 17:16:03 GMT -5
Playing around with handlebar setups. Origin8 Urban Pro Risers. Takes a 1 inch clamp but 22mm controls. 
These are more comfortable. Mini Z bars. 
Gotta wire up the bar controls and add front turn signals. Can’t wait for the exhaust to GET here. 
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Post by woodini on Jun 19, 2021 21:51:01 GMT -5
Lookin good, you gonna GET a new seat frame?
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Post by sToRm on Jun 19, 2021 23:22:05 GMT -5
^^No, keeping this one. My other Ruck has a Dorf style frame.
Trying to keep this one stock-ish looking.
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Post by sToRm on Jun 20, 2021 19:03:40 GMT -5
Decided to keep the stock headlights. Replaced the candles with leds. 
One of these mounts will be used. The one on the left sits lower than the stock mount on the right. The stock mount would allow me to keep the led bar mounted on the forks though. 
This mount gives more clearance for the bigger/longer led bulbs, but rubs the led bar below it. Decisions decisions....  |
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Post by sToRm on Jun 22, 2021 17:12:09 GMT -5
**Incidentals** Got some new silicone radiator hoses from G-Plus. Exhaust should be here by friday.  |
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Post by sToRm on Jun 23, 2021 14:16:26 GMT -5
Came home from work today and found this waiting for me. It is shiny and new, as previously stated.  |
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Post by sToRm on Jun 23, 2021 17:15:57 GMT -5
I’m very pleased with the look of this exhaust. Sometimes you gotta do what makes you happy. This is the way!    |
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Post by woodini on Jun 23, 2021 19:23:32 GMT -5
Progression!
Why have headlights and led bar?
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Post by aeroxbud on Jun 23, 2021 23:05:19 GMT -5
That exhaust fits neatly.👍
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Post by sToRm on Jun 24, 2021 5:37:58 GMT -5
Progression! Why have headlights and led bar? It’s something I did on my other Rucks. It’s more for safety. The led bar turns with the triple tree, lighting up turns at intersections. The stock lights are fixed, but I really like them. My GY6 Ruck has triple tree mounted stock lights, so I might borrow that mount. Just tossing around ideas. |
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