slid the tubes up
#11
06-26-2006, 07:42 PM
RE: slid the tubes up
ORIGINAL: kaduku
Mud,
What are the torque specs? Did you have to completely remove bolts and loctite? How did you determine when it was equal on both sides (visually??)?
Mud,
What are the torque specs? Did you have to completely remove bolts and loctite? How did you determine when it was equal on both sides (visually??)?
Used a little machinists rule to verify the eveness.
I raised the tubes by hand, and they went up equally.
Warning: don't tighten the handle on your yellow Sears jacks too tight.
I did. Sheared the pin that turns the knuckle joint to the control valve.
Chicken shot little less than eighth inch pin. point 099 diameter to be exact.
Piece of crop.
mud
#12
06-26-2006, 07:47 PM
RE: slid the tubes up
ORIGINAL: FyrFytrRyn
mud- thanks for the compliment, but im not sure of the length of the progressives, only 5 or 6 of the coil windings show.. plus they are dropped all the way down.
kaduku- when i did it, i took them all the way out and red loc-tite'd them, if theres one thing i dont want to happen, its the front end falling out from under me..full
i noticed the difference in handling after lowering it.. much more stable, but since it slackend the head tube angle, its not as responsive.
side shot and with me on the bike height...
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mud- thanks for the compliment, but im not sure of the length of the progressives, only 5 or 6 of the coil windings show.. plus they are dropped all the way down.
kaduku- when i did it, i took them all the way out and red loc-tite'd them, if theres one thing i dont want to happen, its the front end falling out from under me..full
i noticed the difference in handling after lowering it.. much more stable, but since it slackend the head tube angle, its not as responsive.
side shot and with me on the bike height...
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Barely see any rubber between the rim and the fender. They are short.
With the center of gravity that close to the ground it's got to be a road hugger.
You probably look for tight curves now.
mud
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06-26-2006, 09:26 PM
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RE: slid the tubes up
ORIGINAL: kaduku
FyrFytrRyn,
It looks like you did more than one inch there! Did you torque it back? Also this may sound like a dumb question, but what is the difference between red and blue loctite? I thought they just came in different colors.
FyrFytrRyn,
It looks like you did more than one inch there! Did you torque it back? Also this may sound like a dumb question, but what is the difference between red and blue loctite? I thought they just came in different colors.
yeah its a bit of a canyon runner now, im actually thinking of lifting it up a bit, im starting to drag frame and primary...
#15
06-26-2006, 10:15 PM
Road Warrior
RE: slid the tubes up
GREEN LOCTITE
Prevents vibration loosening of pre-assembled fasteners
For use on electrical connectors, instrumentation, screws, and set screws
Ideal for fasterners #2 - 1/2"
BLUE LOCTITE
Locks threaded fasteners against vibration loosening
Ideal for nut and bolt applications 1/4" to 3/4" (6mm to 20mm)
Prevents threads from rusting and leaking
Removable with hand tools for easy disassembly
RED LOCTITE
High temperature, high strength for heavy duty applications
Designed for larger fasteners 3/8" to 1" (9.5mm to 25mm)
Locks studs, bushings and large fasteners against vibration loosening
Strengthens slip and light press fits
Removable with heat and hand tools
Prevents vibration loosening of pre-assembled fasteners
For use on electrical connectors, instrumentation, screws, and set screws
Ideal for fasterners #2 - 1/2"
BLUE LOCTITE
Locks threaded fasteners against vibration loosening
Ideal for nut and bolt applications 1/4" to 3/4" (6mm to 20mm)
Prevents threads from rusting and leaking
Removable with hand tools for easy disassembly
RED LOCTITE
High temperature, high strength for heavy duty applications
Designed for larger fasteners 3/8" to 1" (9.5mm to 25mm)
Locks studs, bushings and large fasteners against vibration loosening
Strengthens slip and light press fits
Removable with heat and hand tools
#18
06-26-2006, 11:37 PM
RE: slid the tubes up
ORIGINAL: kaduku
Thanks again Mud, Looks like I have another project here going! So how has the handling and cornering felt since you've lowered the front?
Thanks again Mud, Looks like I have another project here going! So how has the handling and cornering felt since you've lowered the front?
Definately not a big difference.
Handling is better for sure. Just came in from a good ride, and I made it a point to seek out some
long sweeping high speed curves, as well as some tight curves. The scooter is definately more stable
with the COG a little lower.
mud
#19
06-27-2006, 12:04 AM
Road Captain
#20
06-27-2006, 01:46 AM
RE: slid the tubes up
Handling is better for sure. Just came in from a good ride, and I made it a point to seek out some
long sweeping high speed curves, as well as some tight curves. The scooter is definately more stable
with the COG a little lower.
mud