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    My fishtail exhaust project

    Great work. One of it's sales pitch was ease of mods. If only this mod was simple. Great job, deep note and no cackle on over run.
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    Spoke Wheels & Tires ( Classic vs Pure )

    Had the Metzler Cruisetec put on front. It now feels more like the Classic. A big change imo. Hope this helps some.
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    Spoke Wheels & Tires ( Classic vs Pure )

    I have a '21 Pure, was given a '24 Classic as a loaner while diff seals were being done. Seals were not in stock so I hade the Classic for 5 days. Did some reasonable length rides both solo and two up and I have to say the ride was smoother, bike flowed side to side easier and suspension seemed...
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    Bull horn handle bars

    Thanks Dave but not the angle I wanted. Doesn't look if anyone on this forum has fitted Buckhorn/Bullhorn bars. It will be a rather expensive experiment but I may just have to be the first.
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    Bull horn handle bars

    https://barcrafthandlebars.com.au/cdn/shop/products/Black-1_25-Buckhorn-1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1599180274 Hope this link works. They have slots for internal wiring but will have to make more inquiries to make sure they suit. May have to change risers as well.
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    Bull horn handle bars

    Thanks for the reply Dave. Yes they do look great but that is not the bars I am referring to. I have ridden an R18 with beach bars and although they are better for wrist positioning the Bullhorn or Buckhorn bars would suit me better. Interestingly, I too had a 1900 Roadliner, did some very long...
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    Bull horn handle bars

    I have R18 Pure and want to change the rotation of my wrists. I get a numbness in my right upper rhomboid muscle. If you get it you know what its like. The only bike I did not suffer from this was an 1100 virago that I rode for 840km, about 8hrs.The only way I can describe those bars were...
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    My fishtail exhaust project

    All I can say is 'you're keen'. That's dedication, great result.
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    My fishtail exhaust project

    I would be interested to know how the cat was removed.
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    Bar Risers .

    I was in the same situation so bought a set from Amazon for a fraction of the Wunderlich to experiment. Yes it brings the bars back nicely, less of a reach. Of course, my next mod is black beach bars, so they won't be needed.
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    My fishtail exhaust project

    Helluva nice setup you got there Dave.
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    My fishtail exhaust project

    Very cool. The beach bars look great as well.
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    My fishtail exhaust project

    I reckon you've nailed it. That is how it should sound.
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    Puig or Madstad screen?

    An old post but hope this finds you. Love my Puig screen but there is some buffeting .What fork clamps did you use please? I couldn't find an option for the R18. I had an unused complete set for a Yamaha 1900 Roadliner but clamps did not fit due to the ridge on forks. thanks
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    Show Us Your R18

    That's funny. I have done the reverse. I bought a Puig screen that stays on (too hard to take on and off) and Unit Garage bags that I put on for longer rides. The 16' wheels do look good. Have you compared yours to a Pure ie; handling.
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