New tailframe vs. old

[Mikael]

Hi ,

I have an EC -06 and once in a while thinking about updating the "halfbike" with new tailframe package . Is it worth of it ? can you feel any benefits when you ride or is it more the newer "looksy" you get ?
Is the basic mainframe geometry still from 2005 ? or have they change something radically ?
Thanks in advance from your inputs !

-mikael-

 

[GMP]

It makes the bike feel flatter. Its also a lot stronger. You can also skip '07-'09 and go right to '10-'11 plastic if you want. If your planning to keep the bike for awhile its a good thing.

 

[Pete406]

The hand holds are way better on the old style though!

 

[GMP]

That's true! But, if you get the under fender light/plate assy with the hand grabs its not bad, especially if you do not run the Stealth silencer.

 

[PEB]

I have a tugger on the rear of my 07 seat, works nice. Is the 10-11 handhold aranement the same as my 07? Like Pete mentioned the old one worked way better as a true hand hold.

 

[highspeedsteel]

PEB, did you buy your tugger or did you custom make it? I have an 07, and have been looking for one, or thinking about making one.

Thanks

 

[Mikael]

Thanks for your inputs !
What about the old pipe and silencer do they fit without modifications ? what about the frame & rake ? are they still the same from 2005 to 2011?

-mikael-

 

[GMP]

Pipe fit is the same. You will need an '07+ silencer, of bend yours to fit, I've seen it done. Rake on mainframe has been the same.

 

[Mikael]

Thanks Glenn and have a nice weekend !
-mikael-

 

[Swervin]

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