Anyone have a link tot he US distributor of SATO rear sets? I saw a picture of them on an '04 and I wanted to look again, thanks.

--Sean

Here it is, courtesy of Dan Kyle at Kyle Racing Engines.

http://www.babyface.co.jp/billethdssxl1200bs2.htm

Nice looking pipe, no?

Thanks, he just e-mailed me back with that. I don't think those will work with my Bassani 2-1. Maybe I should wait for Storz, since I know the tech support would be local, for installation, etc. I guess I could spend that money on suspension now, or hey, here is a crazy idea...save it! ;)

http://www.offroadrangers.com/sean/bike/bikelabordaymed.jpg

--Sean

I would definately do the suspension before worrying about rear-sets. At minimum I'd put longer shocks in back and raise the front tubes in the trees about an inch. If you can afford it, do the full monty. If you are building the bike for RIDING, suspension upgrades are the most noticeable and dramatic improvement you will make performance wise. ;)

I would definately do the suspension before worrying about rear-sets. At minimum I'd put longer shocks in back and raise the front tubes in the trees about an inch. If you can afford it, do the full monty. If you are building the bike for RIDING, suspension upgrades are the most noticeable and dramatic improvement you will make performance wise. ;)

The bike is a rider, and I already have 1200S shocks on the rear. I am holding out for some 1200S forks for the front, cost-effective and capable.

--Sean

I'm going to get the Sato's unless someone else makes them for less by spring. I had a pair on my RC-51 and they were simply superb in quality and function. By the way, you won't believe how the character of the bike will change with the addition of rearsets and clipons [or clubman bars], it absolutely transforms handling and driveability. Last summer I put them on a BMW R1150R and it was amazing how that thing would carve.

Storz e-mailed me back today and said to hang tight, the prototypes are just about done. So before I drop all that money, I am going to see what the Storz stuff looks like and at what level they are priced.

--Sean

That's great news. Please post any pix they send your way. By the way, do you know how to post a picture? I just tried, and failed.

The idea of getting my feet a bit further back is appealing but I wonder if this wouldn't require raising the seat. I'm a bit over 6' tall (long legs) and fear that my legs would be bent pretty tight with the stock seat and rearsets. Does anyone have any experience with this?

I've been thinking the same thing. After installing rearsets, the seat height may be a bit low for me, and I'm 5' 10" with 31" inseam. A taller seat height would be a big help and any additional padding would be welcome as well. Problem is, the Sportster was never conceived as a cafe racer and the frame rails are low by at least 2".