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Jan 18, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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Originally posted by: DSNUT
Welcome aboard! Check out 1BigDSrider's picture page. He has a a sweet swingarm and rear shock setup for the guys who frequent the big and tall store.
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Welcome aboard! Check out 1BigDSrider's picture page. He has a a sweet swingarm and rear shock setup for the guys who frequent the big and tall store.
Again, welcome. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
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Jan 18, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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Originally posted by: FatManQuad
Yeah i'm pretty huge, dieting though. Hopefully gonna lose it so my ride'll go faster (fingers crossed). LOL... Yeah i've been doing some research for the little time i've had it and i've looked at Big Gun exhausts and it seems from all the people i've been reading about that have them have been repacking them quite often. I'm not looking for much in power upgrades. Kinda want to get it looking better. Stock doesn't look bad, but I know it could look a lot better. I like the Alba race pipe and it comes with a kit for about $299 which comes with the K&N filter, outerwears, jets and needles. I think that is a pretty good deal considering Hindle and Big Gun are pricey. I'm not sure which CDI I should upgrade to though. Been hearing good things about Vortech but they seem pretty expensive.
Yeah i'm pretty huge, dieting though. Hopefully gonna lose it so my ride'll go faster (fingers crossed). LOL... Yeah i've been doing some research for the little time i've had it and i've looked at Big Gun exhausts and it seems from all the people i've been reading about that have them have been repacking them quite often. I'm not looking for much in power upgrades. Kinda want to get it looking better. Stock doesn't look bad, but I know it could look a lot better. I like the Alba race pipe and it comes with a kit for about $299 which comes with the K&N filter, outerwears, jets and needles. I think that is a pretty good deal considering Hindle and Big Gun are pricey. I'm not sure which CDI I should upgrade to though. Been hearing good things about Vortech but they seem pretty expensive.
Jan 18, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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If I could do it all over I would get the HMF pipe $220 powder coat black, HPR Full race proting $158, $15 asorted jets, K&N $50... hey wait. Thats exactly what I have... and yes I would do the exact package again. This will be a really nice performace gain for only a little more than the Alba package, and much better performance than Alba's pipe. Check out hpresearch.net. They are the DS guru's.
Oh yea... once you start this silly game you will not ever want to stop. You're gonna want the 730... we all do... MMMMMMMMMM 730...yes one day you will be mine.
Oh yea... once you start this silly game you will not ever want to stop. You're gonna want the 730... we all do... MMMMMMMMMM 730...yes one day you will be mine.
Jan 18, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Also, I would recommend the HMF sport pipe, with the K&N filter. That really woke the pig up and got her running good. As for the CDI, I will get my vortex today and let everyone know what I thought of it come Tuesday after riding this weekend. Parts Direct has some outstanding prices for everything, also On Dunes Performance should be back up and running soon and they are good guys that know what they are talking about also.
Jan 18, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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Thanks a lot guys. I've got a lot of thinking to do before i figure out which way i want to go. All this talk is making me want to go out and ride but man it's freezin out and i'd like to keep all my fingers and toes.
Jan 18, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Hey FatManQuad! I bought my DS from Alba, and I'd have to agree with everything that FatHolly said. They got some nice looking stuff there, but if you want real performance stuff, your money would be spent better elsewhere.
Jan 18, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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I do concure,
I also purchased my DS at Alba. I don't reccomend there exhaust system you could do better with fewer dollars spent. Alba does have nice dunes though....O and the bikes are nice to.
Dress up parts go to Alba for that ... the Carbon stuff looks great on the DS... wish I had more of it.
Alas it does not really make you go faster !
Welcome you have lots of reading and catching up to do....
For starters I would get your suspension dialed in per the manual ... this helped my ride quality ALOT ! and it was FREE !
-Later ...
I also purchased my DS at Alba. I don't reccomend there exhaust system you could do better with fewer dollars spent. Alba does have nice dunes though....O and the bikes are nice to.
Dress up parts go to Alba for that ... the Carbon stuff looks great on the DS... wish I had more of it.
Alas it does not really make you go faster !
Welcome you have lots of reading and catching up to do....
For starters I would get your suspension dialed in per the manual ... this helped my ride quality ALOT ! and it was FREE !
-Later ...
Jan 18, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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Well so much for the good stuff I had heard about alba parts.....Like I said, the best part of everyone's know how on here is it has come the hard way for them. They learned through lots of $$$, and I for one am very thankful for everyones free advise. Thanks to all. Everyone here rocks.
Jan 18, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Welcome aboard bro. Yes you will love this forum. A cheap and really good pipe is the hmf, you will find only good things about that pipe. Look through the whats in your garage post for performance parts because alot of guys on here have that stuff layin around and you will save some cash. I know, I have bought a few things for my ds from guys on here. I recommend a hmf, k+n/uni filter,15 tooth front sprocket, and a aftermarket carb tm or lectron with a ported intake. These alone will really pick up the performance unless you want serious hp. Well enjoy the pig. By the way you live in the same state as hightower, that would be great for you if you are not too far away from him because he is a good carb tuner from what I hear. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Jan 18, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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Hey DragonDJ11,
Don't get me wrong
Alba does have good parts just for there regular Bread and Butter clients the Yamaha, honda, Suzuki crowd. They don't specialize in DS parts... IMHO
I mean they are out to make a buck at your expence of knowledge... right ?
I have talked to some of the parts guys over there a bit and they just don't see many DS's. Most guys can't handel them I guess.
But they do sell good quality items... I have spent many dollars with them.... just not on true performance parts for the DS...
-Later
Don't get me wrong
Alba does have good parts just for there regular Bread and Butter clients the Yamaha, honda, Suzuki crowd. They don't specialize in DS parts... IMHO
I mean they are out to make a buck at your expence of knowledge... right ?
I have talked to some of the parts guys over there a bit and they just don't see many DS's. Most guys can't handel them I guess.
But they do sell good quality items... I have spent many dollars with them.... just not on true performance parts for the DS...
-Later