pgeldz Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I rode it! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 I passed by my storage unit and looked at mine. It's -16ºC (3ºF) this morning. So not likely gonna be riding the Tracer anytime soon. Problem is that we had a few warm and sunny days so the snowmobile trails are screwed too. 😪 2 There is never enough time or money to do it right the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turd Ferguson Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 (edited) Finally fitted the HP8 EX. Pretty straightforward install. The fit and finish of the system are absolutely first rate .. as good as anyone including Akro. Looks are also fantastic but it has a painful drone from idle to 5k rpm without the db killer. It's impossible to stand. With the db killer it is tolerable. The issue is not that the system is loud because it isn't really loud. The issue is that the muffler exit is right below your ears and an engine drone reflects back from the ground straight into your ears. Will give it some time to see if I can live with it. NOTE: If you buy one ... the db killer does NOT come with it. YOu have to order it and pay extra. I bought directly from Dominator in Poland and paid in Zloty. That gives the best price which was $650 delivered to my door incl. db killer. Edited March 15, 2023 by Turd Ferguson 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turd Ferguson Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Just now, Turd Ferguson said: Finally fitted the HP8 EX. Pretty straightforward install. Looks are fantastic but it has a painful drone from idle to 5k rpm without the db killer. It's impossible to stand. With the db killer it is tolerable. The issue is not that the system is loud because it isn't really loud. The issue is that the muffler exit is right below your ears and an engine drone reflects back from the ground straight into your ears. Will give it some time to see if I can live with it. NOTE: If you buy one ... the db killer does NOT come with it. YOu have to order it and pay extra. I bought directly from Dominator in Poland and paid in Zloty. That gives the best price which was $650 delivered to my door incl. db killer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xstoff Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Lube chain and clutch cable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintersdark Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 8 hours ago, Turd Ferguson said: Looks pretty damn cool though 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turd Ferguson Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 (edited) I got seriously annoyed with the late clutch engagement of the standard clutch lever and its lack of adjustability so I fitted a set of Evotech. Fantastic kit!! Edited March 16, 2023 by Turd Ferguson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turd Ferguson Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Just now, Turd Ferguson said: I got seriously annoyed with the late clutch engagement of the standard clutch levers and its lack of adjustability so I fitted a set of Evotech. Fantastic kit!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick123 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/14/2023 at 1:53 PM, pgeldz said: I rode it! Isn’t it the best you can do to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted March 18, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 18, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 11:59 PM, dazzler24 said: I changed out my cheap hydraulic brake switch for a more expensive one and now it's switching as it should with only light pressure. What did you end up buying? I am giving Vortex another chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted March 19, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 19, 2023 3 hours ago, piotrek said: What did you end up buying? I am giving Vortex another chance. I bought one from a local distributor here in Oz. It was branded DRC and was advertised as being for MX bikes. It cost me just under AU$50 so I'm hoping that it is of better quality. It appears to be of a higher quality finish and the switch certainly responds to just a press of the brake now as opposed to my cheap one. EDIT: - I know @betoney has this one from Spiegler and swears by it. Might be easier to source from where you are too if you're interested in changing brands? I do like that it is right angled which makes it a bit tidier but of course the straight ones work just as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted March 20, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 20, 2023 On 3/18/2023 at 8:45 PM, dazzler24 said: I bought one from a local distributor here in Oz. It was branded DRC and was advertised as being for MX bikes. It cost me just under AU$50 so I'm hoping that it is of better quality. It appears to be of a higher quality finish and the switch certainly responds to just a press of the brake now as opposed to my cheap one. EDIT: - I know @betoney has this one from Spiegler and swears by it. Might be easier to source from where you are too if you're interested in changing brands? I do like that it is right angled which makes it a bit tidier but of course the straight ones work just as well. Too late... Vortex is already on there. It was about the same price as the Spiegler... but available closer/quicker. I found the DRC switch at a shop out of California. It looks to be a 2-part assembly... yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member dazzler24 Posted March 21, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 21, 2023 9 hours ago, piotrek said: I found the DRC switch at a shop out of California. It looks to be a 2-part assembly... yes? No? Not unless you count the bullet connectors that I relegate to the bin/trash? Here's an image of what was in the kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted March 21, 2023 Supporting Member Share Posted March 21, 2023 Cut my work day short and took the bike out for an hour. Rain coming later in the week to wash some of the filth off the roads (was wearing some of it by end of the ride). Nevertheless... first full day of spring. 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted March 22, 2023 Premium Member Share Posted March 22, 2023 11 hours ago, piotrek said: Cut my work day short and took the bike out for an hour. Rain coming later in the week to wash some of the filth off the roads (was wearing some of it by end of the ride). Nevertheless... first full day of spring. 👍 You need FendaExtenda F&R They really help a lot. Never figured out why people Bob the rear unless they never ride in the wet... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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