Ride height tools
 

OK guys and gals...after a discussion on this board a short while ago, some of you will be aware I decided to see if it was viable to produce a few ride height tools to sell to DSC members and such like.

The reason for this was...as an engineer by profession, and with a few friends and contacts in the field of metal work...I couldn't justify to myself the £60-70+ price tag that these things cost from current suppliers.

To cut a long story short...It is very possible, and both a good friend of mine and I will be producing a few for sale in the not too distant future.

Price has not been fixed yet, but it will be in the region of £30-35 (ie halve price) and they will be a quality product, as good as anything you can buy in the shops at the moment.

They will come complete with instructions for use, as well as some useful info for setting up your bike.

For those of you who are unsure what they are for or if you need one, the ride height is one of the most important settings to get right in the setting up and handling of your 748/9**. Whenever the chain is adjusted or the sprockets are changed, the ride height will also be changed due to the design of the rear hub. This is unavoidable.

Setting the correct ride height will allow for better turn in (no more 'my bike feels heavy and won't turn'), will hold its intended line better, and will give better straight line stability (when combined with a longer wheel base (ie longer chain)). When set correctly it WILL transform the way you bike handles FACT.

I'm away for a week from tomorrow, but on my return we will be planning to finish a few of these, at which point I will be able to supply piccies etc for you to assess.

The point of this thread is to let people know (whom showed some interest before) and to see generally if there is much interest out there for these?

So...watdoooyafink????

[Edited on 23-2-2005 by Harv748]

The price seems right Harv, don't forget to think about P&P. Look fowards to the Photo's. How will they locate?

Steve

They will locate the same as the current models available...in two of the frame 'holes' near the foot pegs.

They will be in effect the same as many of those available on the market today...just not with the silly price tag!

Sounds like a top plan from a top man;)

Do i get a discount for sucking up??:lol::lol:

uhmmmm...depends what you suckin' upto...:puzzled:

I'll get my coat:roll:

Count me in for at least one :)

[Edited on 23-2-2005 by Mr_S]

Me too.

That sounds like an offer not to be refused. Would be interested too. Presumably finished in chrome, anodised black, polished aluminium or Ducati red for that bling paddock look!:lol:

MMMMMMMMM BLING!!!!:bouncy:

Funny you say that, but I have a PhD in composite engineering, and have worked in the field for a few years and can get it suprisingly cheap...so carbon was mentioned!!!

Also my mate has worked on machining items for the atomic/R&D field...so he wanted everything in stainless or some other more fancy bling!

This was after a few beverages though!

[Edited on 23-2-2005 by Harv748]

You cant make it out of carbon!!!


I would never want to take it off again:lol:

Even tho this is my first post, I'd be interested in one of these.....
errr hello too :D

Hello - get the drinks in!

I'll have a tall latte - something to warm my hands, my bloody house is cold!

Welcome to the board mate, next you'll be joining the club, coming on track days. you may as well organise the overdraft now :D

errr 'ello back;)

Harv,

Sounds good.

As an aerospace structures engineer I would like mine in Ti6Al4V Titanium please - CFRP no good unless monolithic balanced lay-up, autoclave cured (with suitable tracked process test piece):lol::lol:

Thanks,

R X

Good call Harv,

I have been thinking about making one up, but I couldn't convice myself that I could get accurate location on the frame mounts.

I would respectfully join the queu once yours are available (bleached mahogany please).

Any plans to produce a bottle-gauge or skill-meter, so that I can measure and improve my track performance? A set of graduated excuse calipers would be good too.

Spinoli

Harv as a fireman I'd like mine in something I can't break:D

Any plans to produce a bottle-gauge or skill-meter, so that I can measure and improve my track performance? A set of graduated excuse calipers would be good too...


That'll have to wait until after production of the bling-ometer.

Featuring a scale going up to eleven, obviously...

There are some guys in the factory here building satellites with some very interesting materials.
Seriously, i will gladly pay that price for a DSC produced item

put me on the list. i thankyou.

I would buy one as well.
r.hastings3@ntlworld.com

Thanks
Doogalman

Please add me to the list.

Ok fellas...as I say I'm away for a week...but when I come back...I'll be getting a couple finished asap and putting pictures up for you to appraise:smug:

Anyone else interested...no commitment at all...just getting ideas on numbers at this stage?

yes please ... but can mine be sugar coated ????

:roll:

look, ride height is not what u are thinking, and no, doughnuts (sugar coated) only increase tummy height.....

frosted Ok?

ok Harv, i can compromise .... :sing:

I would be interested

dave

:D

Yep, very interested indeed.

Look forward to seeing the finished product.

DC.:burn:

Sounds good Harv, especially for the price, I've already had quote for lazer cut version in ally. worked out too pricey unless making several.
So I'm definitely interested.
Regards, Pete

Can I have it yellow passivated please:D:D



Chris.:burn:

I'll take one please.

Mine not good enough for you :frog::frog:

It is if you'll take £35 for it!!:bouncy:

Can i have one made out of chocolate and i'll give it to CK as a pressie:D

Just the job - count me in.

count me in too.

can vouch for benefit as Sigma transformed my 996 by setting ride height correctly

Hi,
Count me in as well please.
Many thanks,
Jonathan

harv

would you recommend it on your old 748 now its carrying me and not you, tis a loveerrlly bike thoo


can you also expalin to a mechanical dunce what it actually is,what and how it does it and where it goes,im always looking to improve my knowledge of bikes and also improve my riding at the same time soa ll ahelp appreciated


by the way whats the base settings for the rear ohlins so i can find what the preferred setting for my extra bulk

cheers

dave :D:D:D:D

Deej,

In a perfect world you'd reset the ride height every time you adjust the chain (because the eccentric thingummy bob mucks it up).

But, most of us would probably set it every couple of adjustments, after sprocket changes and maybe a few other things too.

Why do it? It sets the static geometry correctly (before you do sag etc) so basically it sits right with no rider on it and weight is correctly distributed.

Have a look here at how some of us do it now

http://www.section8superbike.com/tech.htm

For the manual's how to (This is for the early 748/916 so the actual distance to measure may be a little different)

http://www.chathamclose.com/pics/ride%20height.pdf

Bottom of the page is in English.

[Edited on 3-3-2005 by Mr_S]