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CanberraR3 said:

Really like the black treatments; sets off the colour beautifully. I've also considered drilling holes in the b/c but leaning towards cutting. Will be interested to see yours if/when you do it.

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got find a spare bear claw first..and I plan on getting the wheels painted black as well got already the handlebar mirror, exhaust, side bottom cover' bear claw, footrest (pax), fork cover,headlight and rear side covers .I like it too with the contrasting paint.. and the pooping dog

be coming to port moresby in may to work(new airline in PNG ) I will be kind of next door neighbour for a year maybe two .

albertaduke said:

they look good but I have no ideas as to the ride.
bought them this winter and since alberta is snowbound till 15 of april the beast stayed in the garage but snow started to melt today however I go away next week my luck!! so I will tell you in august when I come back (if I come back)

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If they keep your butt from bouncing out of the seat and don't bottom out riding 2-up with luggage, they have done the job.
I originally ordered the 440's in regular duty, they bottomed out with 2 over bumps. I loved the preload adjuster for the springs, much better than the cam style. Summit Racing let me return them for the 418's in Heavy Duty. The notch style preload adjust isn't as nice as the 440's but having the adjustable damping is a plus, I really like being able to adjust that.

Love to hear your opinion on the 430's

albertaduke said:

be coming to port moresby in may to work(new airline in PNG ) I will be kind of next door neighbour for a year maybe two .

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Closer to some other members in Townsville and Brisbane but you should try to pop on down anyway. I'm sure you'll be missing your ride and I'd be happy to let you throw your leg over my old girl - um, the bike that is......

Canberra's a beautiful place and lots of good rides around. I live literally 600metres from the Prime Minister and about 2km from Parliament House and Government House and would be happy to show you round.

CanberraR3 said:

Closer to some other members in Townsville and Brisbane but you should try to pop on down anyway. I'm sure you'll be missing your ride and I'd be happy to let you throw your leg over my old girl - um, the bike that is......

Canberra's a beautiful place and lots of good rides around. I live literally 600metres from the Prime Minister and about 2km from Parliament House and Government House and would be happy to show you round.

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its a deal !! I might just fly to ozzie and visit ..it is definitively closer than vancouver once we get the business going I intend to visit ... I have seen Cairns and melbourne so far , Canberra you said we will talk ..