Tail lift and ducati brake added!

[USUM3]

Here's a couple pics of the bike after I added the Trojan tail lift. I also installed the brake delete. I decided to get the full kit from americansportbike.

 

[anrkizm95]

lookin good [up]

 

[upthemaiden]

Looks good!

I just posted another topic before I saw these pictures. Does that stand fit your swingarm well? I was looking into the same rear stand but was worried my xb swingarm would be too wide. I have a 2003 but I assume both style of swingarms were the same width.

 

[beaterbaja]

Sharp bike [up] that looks great!

 

[USUM3]

upthemaiden,

Yeah, the stand works well with the bike. The width is adjustable to where it fits well. I need to buy some new red plastic caps for mine. I didn't notice that I was missing a cap on one side of the stand.

 

[Cronce1125R]

I love it [up] Probably my favorite cosmetic mod to a lightning. F.D.A.U.

 

[USUM3]

Thanks guys! I think one of my favorite mods I did this summer was the cheapest. I polished the lip on the rear sprocket and it turned out great. Love teh way it looks!

 

[stang65pony]

asb sells the ducati brake kit?

 

[USUM3]

yeah it comes with everything you need. It cost $246. I'm sure its possible to piece a kit together for less by getting used parts, but I felt better knowing that everything was new. I also liked that the mounting bracket is black.

 

[misternikko]

what goes into a lift kit? Just the spacer by the rear arms? Is the install easy? Any negative side effects?

 

[BuellRider3158]

I've never been a huge fan of the tail lifts, but that looks awesome. Good work man.

 

[Miami78]

What BuellRider said, I'm not a fan of the tail lifts either, but that's the cleanest one I've seen yet. Do love the hidden caliper, it's on my list of mods to do.

 

[misternikko]

looks just like every other tail lift ive seen on here? whats so different?

 

[xxspudxx]

Looks great!

 

[Nuage420b]

man i've had my tail lift sittin on a shelf since january. i might need to get rollin on the install

 

[MartyG]

does it change the ride at all?

 

[USUM3]

misternikko- the lift was very easy to install. It took less than 20 min to do everything. The spacers didn't come painted the same color as the frame so I ordered some paint from ASB so that it would match.

The ride position feels a little different since the seat is a little steeper, but nothing I didn't get used to after a couple rides.

Miami78- yeah the caliper mod is great because it makes the back look a lot cleaner. I love how the disc is exposed with no caliper on top. I highly recommend it.

 

[flaya564]

I had to adjust the suspension cause I got a weird wobble at around 75. Was told it was because the seated position puts more weight up front. I have the first run set of spacers from Diesel Moto. Definitely the best two mods I've done. But not easy on long trips.

 

[USUM3]

I haven't experienced any speed wobble since the tail lift. My steering damper may be helping with that.

 

[dave_xb12r]

Damn.... typeone competitor right here. This is one of the top 5 best looking lightnings. Very nice!

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