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birdy
PostPosted: 18 Apr 2011 10:21 
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Hi.

Why would you convert from FI to carb - what advantage is there?

Also being 5'8'', is the seat height OK for me as a shorty?

Thanks again.
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stevenorton
PostPosted: 18 Apr 2011 13:32 
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I can think of no reason to convert to carbs. It is one of the best systems i have ever used. As long as the sensors are good no probs.
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PostPosted: 18 Apr 2011 19:21 
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FI... when it's running right, it's perfect... but....
(Harley have one of the worst FI systems known)

But I'd stick with it - with the folks on here with the electricery and esmspy, all should be well and quickly repairable.

Oh, and I'm 5' 9" and the seat height is (subjectively) perfect for me.

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Which side of the fence do you reckon I am on?

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I'd go for the carb.............

If you only ever want your fuelling perfect on the days with the same conditions and elevation as the day you set it up :!: lOl

As for seat height, are you a complete novice or an old sweat with a gazillion miles under your belt? :?

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Beef- old sweat really- 50 this year, biking since 17, back on bikes again at 32, never without one since lOl . Seat height was being questioned as the x1 / cyclones etc look a tad higher than the later XB's but are a fair bit cheaper.
Looked at this one, then missed it due to hesitating too long whilst awaiting a reply / going to work etc;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT
Patience......
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I think you'll find it'll be far easier to reach the ground on an X1 than it will be on most XB's ;-)

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:yt: When Mrs Adam had a XBSs, she always wanted to ride my X1 and she's 5'4''.

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You're dithering like an old woman.....piss or get off the pot. :roll:

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Wish I was 5' 8" :oooops: :)
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Me too

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xbpod wrote:
Wish I was 5' 8" :oooops: :)
Height or girth?

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Ride an X1 and XB and the X1 is far more comfy and lower, and i'm only 3' 6". :couch:

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It's almost impossible to get rides for comparisons these days, so your opinions are invaluable , thanks lOl
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sillyb wrote:
Ride an X1 and XB and the X1 is far more comfy and lower, and i'm only 3' 6". :couch:



I can only dream of being 3' 6" :coat:
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