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2017 sx #21
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to introduce myself to the forum.
Two weeks ago I became the proud owner of 2017 1190SX #21. I am still working through the break in mileage and changing a few items to personalize the bike to fit me and my riding style a bit better.
I spent many many weeks on this forum, digging into everything about the EBR's I could find. I want to thank each and every one of you for your interactions here, as the wealth of knowledge I found answered all of my pre purchase questions, and ultimately led to my decision to move forward with the purchase.
Ride safe everyone,
Dave
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Welcome Dave, I have a 15 SX , since you have done your home work , is a 17 any different from my 15 SX?
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Congrats on the new bike Dave! Enjoy.
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From what I understand the differences between the 15 and 17 are pretty much evolutionary in nature.
If any of this is incorrect, anyone feel free to jump in and correct me.
Bodywork on the tail was modified where it tended to break.
Rear spring rate changed.
Lighter clutch pull.
Software updates.
There was a running change in the way the exhaust headers were welded, but I'm not sure when that actually took place, it could already have been on the 2015's.
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In my opinion (take that for what it's worth) the stock headers would have been fine had the OEM builder of them just simply spent a little bit of money purging them during the weld process. They're breaking due to the welds being crappy. Purging stainless exhaust for welding is required, the exception being a paste called solar flux B which can replace the argon mix if there isn't any way to purge the back side of the weld.
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Welcome, where in Tx are you? Congrats on the new ride. Any pics to share?
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Just outside of Austin.
No pics worthy of posting yet, once I get all of my mods done, I will be sure to throw some up here.
I have all of the parts and pieces, minus Dean's exhaust. I still need to order that.
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Oh not too far, I'm in SA. I feel ya on the mods. I'm still trying to put "break-in" miles on the bike
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246 miles is enough for the "break-in", right?
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