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Got the Buell wheels installed about a week and a half ago. Install is pretty straight forward, just like changing the stock wheels but you remove the front calipers and install the Buell caliper and adaptor, and new front brake line. Rear wheel goes on pretty easy, getting the stock brake caliper into the 17" wheel is pretty tight but it does fit.
First impressions are good, seems to have more accelleration and with the lighter wheels and the Metz M-3 sport bike tires it really wants to corner. I went for a ride up to Kokee, all curves and really fun. The bike corners exceptionally well, I was taking corners easily 5 mph faster than before and I was not pushing it. The only downside is the lower clearance, as I did scrape the pegs several times. The Buell front perimeter brake is outstanding, it is real smooth and seems just right for the V Rod. I used the stock V Rod master cylinder and it works well. Harley should be using this system on V Rods, at least on the street rod for sure.
Mike
First impressions are good, seems to have more accelleration and with the lighter wheels and the Metz M-3 sport bike tires it really wants to corner. I went for a ride up to Kokee, all curves and really fun. The bike corners exceptionally well, I was taking corners easily 5 mph faster than before and I was not pushing it. The only downside is the lower clearance, as I did scrape the pegs several times. The Buell front perimeter brake is outstanding, it is real smooth and seems just right for the V Rod. I used the stock V Rod master cylinder and it works well. Harley should be using this system on V Rods, at least on the street rod for sure.
Mike
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