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TraumaTroll
04-21-2005, 11:24 PM
Just getting in a new switchblade windshield for my 03 1800 VTX Retro this weekend. Does anyone have any hints or words of advice about installing one? I dont want to mess up my new X.
Jerry the TraumaTroll 8)
BIGK_1
04-23-2005, 09:41 PM
Hey trauma,
Just make sure before you tighten the mounting brackets turn the bars to make sure you don't dent your tank. If in the wrong position, the round buttons WILL DENT your tank. Just keep them loose and slowly turn the bars than make your corrections( about 3 /16ths to a 1/4in. gap between the tank and the buttons is about right. Good luck and enjoy the switchblades, I love mine !
Bigkhttp://www.cruisercustomizing.com/uploads/bigk_1_DJUDB.jpg
TraumaTroll
04-24-2005, 01:37 AM
Just got them installed on my bike. Your advice was right on target. I checked my first side and yep....would have dinted the tank. Now I have a windshield on my VTX. THANKS!!
BIGK_1
04-24-2005, 12:25 PM
Trauma,
Glad I could help, I almost dented mine too :oops: ! I go to Big Falls bar on RT. 7 quite a bit, maybe we'll hook up and have a brew :beer3: . You were looking for a reliable mechanic , try Team Machine at 9505 Philadelpia Rd. in Rosedale. Stormin' Norman does all the work on my bike including all servicing. He dyno'ed my baby and she certainly ROCKS :twisted: . He races bikes so he knows what he's doing. Does all his own machining and fabricating. I've known him for 3 years and trust him completely. Try him out, you'll be happy. Bigk.http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/uploads/bigk_1_DJUDB.jpg
Juan Valdez
04-25-2005, 08:47 PM
Do you have a phone number for your mechanic?
Thanks in advance.
TraumaTroll
04-25-2005, 09:15 PM
Sounds like a good place to go. Let me know about the beer. Thanks once again!
BIGK_1
04-26-2005, 06:50 PM
Do you have a phone number for your mechanic?
Thanks in advance.
The number is 410-935-7064.
BIGK
Weapon-X
04-27-2005, 05:38 PM
i called team machine, and the guys there sound like they know what they are doing. if it is any indication, they talk me OUT OF DOING WORK!!! :shock:

said it would be best to wait until i had the pcIII and airbox before getting her dynoed....

i'll be going there when i'm ready.
BIGK_1
04-28-2005, 07:12 PM
Stormin' Norman and Tony are straight up guys, they won't sell you something or a service if you don't need it>

Bigk
Rocco
04-29-2005, 02:33 PM
Let me know when you go to Big Falls, it's right around the corner for me, I would love to meet you guys there. I love that place!
BIGK_1
04-29-2005, 08:54 PM
Rocco,
I'll try to give you a heads up , It will be soon !
Bigk