redgecko59
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Post by redgecko59 on Feb 27, 2019 15:13:00 GMT -7
I was doing some research and realized that the linkage on the R1 is somewhat better than the linkage supplied on the Mt10, so today I did a swap out. The linkage itself is the same but the side plates are quite a bit different and consequently the bolts are needed from the R1 too. I will also be having some replacement Ti bolts made and sized to fit the bushing better as there is a little slop there too, even in the R1 unit and will swap it all over to Ti when they arrive.    |
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Post by thefinn on Feb 27, 2019 16:29:46 GMT -7
Are the thicker ones the R1 linkage?
They look a bit longer, which with my logic would make the swingarm sit flatter (rear end lower).
This might be bad for your steering geometry, as usually you need to increase the swingarm angle on stock motorcycles to make them steer out of corners sharper/better...
Decreasing the swingarm angle from how flat they already are out of the factory can really upset the bike
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redgecko59
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Post by redgecko59 on Feb 27, 2019 18:50:04 GMT -7
They are no longer, it's just the dimension of them that make it look like that. They are exactly the same center to center.
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Post by thefinn on Feb 27, 2019 18:55:41 GMT -7
Allright, good to hear!  |
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Post by jroc on Feb 27, 2019 21:28:50 GMT -7
Is there any functional improvement from this change? I have a Penske shock and find the rear extremely compliant. I prefer my MT10 now over my previous GSXR1000 that had an Ohlins TTX36 shock
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Post by hooli on Feb 27, 2019 21:52:27 GMT -7
Is there any functional improvement from this change? I have a Penske shock and find the rear extremely compliant. I prefer my MT10 now over my previous GSXR1000 that had an Ohlins TTX36 shock Slightly lighter weight due to the linkages being aluminum instead of steel. The ti bolts will also further lighten things up and are a bit less susceptible to corrosion down there as well. |
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Post by ghostrider1127 on Feb 28, 2019 10:52:49 GMT -7
Note : SP got R1 dog bones.
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redgecko59
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Post by redgecko59 on Feb 28, 2019 11:32:32 GMT -7
Is there any functional improvement from this change? I have a Penske shock and find the rear extremely compliant. I prefer my MT10 now over my previous GSXR1000 that had an Ohlins TTX36 shock Slightly lighter weight due to the linkages being aluminum instead of steel. The ti bolts will also further lighten things up and are a bit less susceptible to corrosion down there as well. Yep as above and the linkage plates are a little stiffer too. Also there is a slight amount of slop in the bolts to bushes and, although a mere mortal like me probably won't notice a difference, having the linkage bolts custom made will eliminate that play too. |
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Post by redgecko59 on Feb 28, 2019 11:34:26 GMT -7
Note : SP got R1 dog bones. Ahhh that would make sense too I guess. |
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Post by gaz84 on Sept 22, 2022 13:11:29 GMT -7
They are no longer, it's just the dimension of them that make it look like that. They are exactly the same center to center. I don't suppose you know the actual length of the link? I've just got an sp and trying to find put if it's had a lift kit fitted. |
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