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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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I just bought a used XR-1. Does anybody have the install instructions that I can get a copy of ? I have figured out most of it . There are a couple of brackets i am not sure of. Thanks
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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no instructions came with mine and it was new.. what do you want to know?
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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There is a flat bracket with for holes in it . where does it go ?
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 12:22 PM
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Flat bracket with the holes, bolts to the springs that hold up the X-pipe/resenator pipe.
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 12:30 PM
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Thank you
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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No problem...u will love the XR-1 it is really loud!!
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 01:25 PM
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You'll love it except for the fact you can never get the tips straight.
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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Ya I forgot about that...
It is a very long and fustrating process.....
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You'll love it except for the fact you can never get the tips straight.
After a couple of beers, a fair amount of cussing, lots of adjusting, and two hours I got mine straight :D

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I can't wait to hear them. I guess i'm in for some work with the tips ?
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The more beer that is involved the straighter they will look.
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