mono to biposto seat conversion

chillo · 12-Aug-2004, 17:01

tried a search on this but didn't come up with anything

anyone done a mono to bip conversion?

what do you need apart from sub frame and seat unit?
is there much work??

Rattler · 12-Aug-2004, 17:51

2-up on a 999R - that should improve your wheelies!!!

chillo · 12-Aug-2004, 17:57

its a great bike for a bit of mono wheel action! 2 up will help!
getting it fettled with a 57mm full system too so it won't be far behind my old gix1000 in the wheelie stakes!

Rattler · 12-Aug-2004, 19:05

Quote:

Originally posted by chillo

its a great bike for a bit of mono wheel action! 2 up will help!
getting it fettled with a 57mm full system too so it won't be far behind my old gix1000 in the wheelie stakes!

With a 57mm system underneath the rearseat - it'll be nice and warm!!! - great for the winter!!

Tim

iang · 12-Aug-2004, 19:14

Apparently it works no problem but costs a fortune.
It just so happens that someone in USA has a complete brand new set up for sale.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tego ry=35603

skidlids · 12-Aug-2004, 20:01

I know somebody that migjht have the parts, but If they put them for sale on this sit they will probably get abused. He had some of the parts acouple of weeks ago when he had a fire damaged 999 for sale on Ebay

chillo · 12-Aug-2004, 20:12

Quote:

Originally posted by iang
Apparently it works no problem but costs a fortune.
It just so happens that someone in USA has a complete brand new set up for sale.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tego ry=35603

interesting, that would do the trick!
bit worried about getting it shipped over though

skidlids · 12-Aug-2004, 20:23

I do a bit of buying off Dan, he is very reliable and has even offered to sort out US only Ebay items for me in the past. Some times the bits come through his mate in Peterborough.

Real McCoy · 12-Aug-2004, 20:34

You may have to swap the rear shock due to the mono's softer spring, and ground clearance problems

yellowisfriedegg · 13-Aug-2004, 08:37

Be careful , I don't think the lightweight forged wheels fitted to the R are strong enough for 2-up riding , check first

The subframe / seat swap is a relatively easy job , 2-3 hours I would say

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12-Aug-2004, 17:01	#1
chillo Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 612 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gods county! mono to biposto seat conversion tried a search on this but didn't come up with anything anyone done a mono to bip conversion? what do you need apart from sub frame and seat unit? is there much work?? Reply

12-Aug-2004, 17:51	#2
Rattler Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 8,863 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boys Town Mood: www.cantbearsed.co.uk 2-up on a 999R - that should improve your wheelies!!! Reply

12-Aug-2004, 17:57	#3
chillo Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 612 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gods county! its a great bike for a bit of mono wheel action! 2 up will help! getting it fettled with a 57mm full system too so it won't be far behind my old gix1000 in the wheelie stakes! Reply

12-Aug-2004, 19:14	#5
iang Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,170 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: northumberland Apparently it works no problem but costs a fortune. It just so happens that someone in USA has a complete brand new set up for sale. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tego ry=35603 Reply

12-Aug-2004, 20:01	#6
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club I know somebody that migjht have the parts, but If they put them for sale on this sit they will probably get abused. He had some of the parts acouple of weeks ago when he had a fire damaged 999 for sale on Ebay Reply

12-Aug-2004, 20:23	#8
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club I do a bit of buying off Dan, he is very reliable and has even offered to sort out US only Ebay items for me in the past. Some times the bits come through his mate in Peterborough. Reply

12-Aug-2004, 20:34	#9
Real McCoy Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 537 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chez Bradford You may have to swap the rear shock due to the mono's softer spring, and ground clearance problems Reply

13-Aug-2004, 08:37	#10
yellowisfriedegg Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 453 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Mood: going for a ride... Be careful , I don't think the lightweight forged wheels fitted to the R are strong enough for 2-up riding , check first The subframe / seat swap is a relatively easy job , 2-3 hours I would say Reply