Power bands (again) - how to change yours.

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Power bands (again) - how to change yours.

Post by Alan H »

Some may not understand this as it's a bit technical - it's certainly a bit 'something'.
Replacing a power band in a motor sickle (whatever one of those might be)
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Seems pretty straight forward. I love the technical stuff.


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I was thinking of getting a power band fitted to my 500.....anyone suggest the best place to do the job?
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The guy in the video seems like a place to start. Not sure about a warranty though!!
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:wth: Hi,Alan where do you find them ?
What a wonderful way to spend a day....
totally "wasted" on Drugs & Alcohol !!! :lol:
I wouldn't let that guy anywhere near my lawn mower,
let alone a motorcycle :shock:
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GT750Battleship wrote::wth: Hi,Alan where do you find them ?
What a wonderful way to spend a day....
totally "wasted" on Drugs & Alcohol !!! :lol:
I wouldn't let that guy anywhere near my lawn mower,
let alone a motorcycle :shock:
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:D I thought the lack of a motorcycle causes reality !
Indeed a horrible thought !!! What do people say about "Woodstock"....
If you can remember it "you weren't there" :lol:
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Forget the lowly power bands. Turbo Encabulators are the way to go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag
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Post by oldjapanesebikes »

jabcb wrote:Forget the lowly power bands. Turbo Encabulators are the way to go.
I've watched that film clip many times over the years - and it still cracks me up ! :up: :up:
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