Torque arm upgrade - worth it or not ?

Iconic944ss · 26-Jan-2006, 11:03

I've noted a few times that later models of DUke than mine are fitted with an 'upside-down' caliper and a torque arm - I quite like the look of this setup but in reality is it really worth uprating an older setup ???

I imagine the intention is less suspension squat when using the rear brake?

Actually, I've just talked myself out of doing this already as I hardly use my rear brake anyways

However, there is someone selling a kit on Ebay.de if anyone is interested:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...keTra ck=true

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twpd · 26-Jan-2006, 13:52

An upside down (as in underslung caliper) gives squat. That is desirable in braking because it helps to counteract the dive cause by the front brakes...in effect reducing the fore-aft pitching effect.

Using a topside rear caliper cause the rear of the bike to rise during use of the rear brake.

Whether you'd notice any worthwhile improvement is debatable. The rear brake on my 748 is totally ineffective....scrutineering use only!

[Edited on 26-1-2006 by twpd]

Jools · 26-Jan-2006, 16:53

Not for me...I hardly ever use the back brake, except to hold the bike on a hill start so on my 888 it would just be a cosmetic exercise to look a bit tricker than standard.

Rather spend my dosh on summat functional rather than just cosmetic

: "Says the bloke who's just bought a carbon fibre mudguard for it, how's that more functional than a plastic one?"

Jools: "It saves weight and it looks nice"

: "So just cosmetic then ya dozy bastid"

Jools: "Feck off rodent"

Iconic944ss · 26-Jan-2006, 18:17

- Can I borrow your Rodent please ???

Nattyboy · 26-Jan-2006, 18:37

Function; Probably not (I havent bothered on my 888 and I use the back brake loads, especially on the track.)

Form; COME ON FRANK - DONT ASK DAFT QUESTIONS - BLING IS BLING !!!!

Nat

Iconic944ss · 26-Jan-2006, 20:02

Yes bling is 'in' - but - wouldnt I need a different caliper holding plate as well.

Hmmmm.....much rather have a track day instead

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26-Jan-2006, 18:17	#4
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east - Can I borrow your Rodent please ??? Reply

26-Jan-2006, 18:37	#5
Nattyboy Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,181 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Swindon, Wilts Mood: Back down to 3 :>( Function; Probably not (I havent bothered on my 888 and I use the back brake loads, especially on the track.) Form; COME ON FRANK - DONT ASK DAFT QUESTIONS - BLING IS BLING !!!! Nat Reply

26-Jan-2006, 20:02	#6
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Yes bling is 'in' - but - wouldnt I need a different caliper holding plate as well. Hmmmm.....much rather have a track day instead Reply