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<blockquote data-quote="69ST" data-source="post: 188775" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>IMO it boils down to form following function. You're going to live with the results. If you're going to ride this machine any appreciable amount and at road speed, mechanical priorities are going to dictate themselves to you...the rider. As the miles & years roll by, a harsh ride, lack of suspension control, and a loud exhaust will eventually get on your last nerve. Do keep in mind that you'll also have to service this machine...and what that might entail. A low-mount exhaust is going to make life more complicated when lifting & supporting the bike, most are arm/leg-burners if one is not vigilant. The lack of an engine guard won't help any, either...not to mention the further deviation from the stock-ish rat bike theme you mentioned.</p><p></p><p>If you're looking to hold down the budget on this build, Pat's green machine looks to be a good example of the 80/20 rule, applied to suspension. No single component can give as much rolling chassis improvement (especially in terms of ride quality) as a pair of good shocks. Invest the money there, oil-tune your fork and you'll 70-80% of what's possible in suspension + ride quality upgrades...a lot of bang for the bucks. Had that Takegawa Dax pipe been available in 2004, I'd have tried one, at least. Dunno exactly how the sound compares to what I'm running but, there's something to be said for a pipe with a stock-like fitment, made from 3-series stainless, plus the price is right.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="69ST, post: 188775, member: 5"] IMO it boils down to form following function. You're going to live with the results. If you're going to ride this machine any appreciable amount and at road speed, mechanical priorities are going to dictate themselves to you...the rider. As the miles & years roll by, a harsh ride, lack of suspension control, and a loud exhaust will eventually get on your last nerve. Do keep in mind that you'll also have to service this machine...and what that might entail. A low-mount exhaust is going to make life more complicated when lifting & supporting the bike, most are arm/leg-burners if one is not vigilant. The lack of an engine guard won't help any, either...not to mention the further deviation from the stock-ish rat bike theme you mentioned. If you're looking to hold down the budget on this build, Pat's green machine looks to be a good example of the 80/20 rule, applied to suspension. No single component can give as much rolling chassis improvement (especially in terms of ride quality) as a pair of good shocks. Invest the money there, oil-tune your fork and you'll 70-80% of what's possible in suspension + ride quality upgrades...a lot of bang for the bucks. Had that Takegawa Dax pipe been available in 2004, I'd have tried one, at least. Dunno exactly how the sound compares to what I'm running but, there's something to be said for a pipe with a stock-like fitment, made from 3-series stainless, plus the price is right. [/QUOTE]
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