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Old 10-28-2009, 08:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I am leaving my bike with Rivco for the winter to create accessories.
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Old 10-28-2009, 08:46 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Triumph almost has the market corned on their custom bolt-on accessories so lets go with performance stuff that the EPA ass kisser's won't make (thats if they are tooled to do this kind of stuff):

1) Air Induction System removal Kit (Get rid of that decel popping)

2) Cat Bypass

Kurty, you are one brave sole but I guess the tradeoff is a bunch of new accessories for free!
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Old 10-28-2009, 09:07 PM   #3 (permalink)
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3) Chrome axcel spikes like on Chariots of the Gods!
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Old 10-28-2009, 10:24 PM   #4 (permalink)
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- Side mount license plate holder
- Pop-up type gas cap (I don't know the proper name)
- cool looking chrome bullet shaped running lights to compliment the stock head lamp

As I think of more stuff, I'll pass it along... Thanks!
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Old 10-28-2009, 10:26 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Old 10-29-2009, 01:31 PM   #6 (permalink)
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If They Make Seats, Then A New Seat Would Be Ideal. I Personally Would Like A More Form Fitting Solo Seat For The Bird.
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Old 10-29-2009, 01:41 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I'd like to see a kit that combines the rear brake light and turn signels into one continuous thin band than goes around the base of the rear fender. It would look like a 'shadow line' of the fender and be almost invisible, leaving just a clean fender. A plate relocate would also have to be done. But I think this would be an exeptionally clean look for the t-bird.
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Old 10-29-2009, 11:31 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I'd like to see some risers. I am 5'7" and although I am comfortable, my arms are a bit stretched. I bought the chrome risers as one of my accessories, but they are the same as stock in terms of height and set back. I believe it would be easy to make some spacers to give me another inch or so.
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Old 10-30-2009, 03:14 AM   #9 (permalink)
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I'd like to see some risers. I am 5'7" and although I am comfortable, my arms are a bit stretched. I bought the chrome risers as one of my accessories, but they are the same as stock in terms of height and set back. I believe it would be easy to make some spacers to give me another inch or so.
Same here, tho this is a tall order due to the fact that any 10 people who want risers will all want different lengths and pullback. Personally i'd want a set that would put the grips on a set of drag bars 1" further forward and 1" higher than the stock bars and risers.
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Old 10-30-2009, 08:53 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I just put the Deuce risers on today from JP Cycles.

They are about 1.5" up and 2" rearward... just the fix for me. Plus, I had them here already from another install several years ago on a Valk.

The throttle cables and clutch cable need to be re-routed behind the upper fork clamp. The front brake line is tight in a full-left lockup but OK for now. Electrical was OK as they were. When I finally get to see the brake line itself, and where it terminates, I'll probably order about a +4" to replace it with.

I also had to purchase some 1/2" x 13TPI x 2" long grade 8 bolts along with some extra thick, grade 8 washers to make it work right. I believe the risers come with 1.5" bolts which are not long enough for a good fit.

BTW, you also lose the rubber isolation from the stock risers... not sure if that means much yet. Will test ride tomorrow.


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