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Originally posted by soloman
Geez, sounds like you had a nightmare Mark?
Just about to embark on setting my 749s up as per section 8 guidelines, however i have just fitted a 41 tooth rear sprocket with the standard chain. This has brought the rear wheel forward by about 5-10mm and the bike now feels like it turns a little quicker than before!
Can any of you guys out there advise?
will dropping the forks through to 4 lines make the bike too unstable? would it be better to fit a new chain to maintain the 500mm pivot to axle length?
does anyone know where to buy a rear pre-load adjuster?
cheers all,
steve  |
moving tear wheel forward reduces available wheel travel and alters leverage ratio by a tiny amount as well. I'd doubt its so significant as to make the bike too unstable although it might feel quicker handling, the 749/999 is a much more stable geometry than a 748/9xx anyway..
Try K tech for a preload adpator, they are showa importer and service centre, personally i wouldnt bother, it adds weight and means you need a spring compressor to remove or change rear spring. i've got one on my multi as its handy if i have a pillion on but not on the 999.