jimc
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Post by jimc on Mar 29, 2006 22:16:19 GMT -5
I'm putting some of the finishing touches on my bike and I need to fabricate some rearsets. I've seen some good deals on R6 sets (as well as other sporting 600s) and was wondering what any of you have tried and found easy to make work. Some of these shift linkages seem to have a smaller diameter spline. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Jim
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Post by manxman on Apr 1, 2006 14:54:22 GMT -5
I'm having the same problem. I bought some Raask rearsets off ebay but, they seem to be missing some hardware. Has anyone else used this brand??
dave
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jimc
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Post by jimc on Apr 2, 2006 14:51:42 GMT -5
I just bought a set of R6 rearsets for $15 (with linkage) so I'll let you know how they work. Can't go wrong with that price unless they vibrate to pieces.
Jim
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Post by StewRoss on Apr 3, 2006 3:00:50 GMT -5
I usually make my own rearsets...more fun...Only thing that I would say is that the SR's shift-shaft is positioned in a bit, and that usually requires a front linkage arm that extends out a bit to clear the frame and the cover.
The last front arm I bought was from a wreckers...I think it was off some Suzuki...not sure what model. It angled out enough to clear it all.
If you look at the Japanese aftermarket ones they can sometimes come out a fair way for the same reason. They make some really nice rearsets as well!
I make the rearset plates from 10mm aluminium and whatever levers etc. I get hold of that look the part. I imaging R6 ones will do nicely...can't remember what the gear shift lever is like...I do remember that the gearbox is up above the engine so it may be angled up somewwhat where the linkage comes off.
The rear brake lever is easy to shorten and bend up if that is easier for you...you can weld the pedal back on when you have the bend sorted.
I have a set of R6 forks on my new cafe racer...nice forks for an SR.
SR
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Post by StewRoss on Apr 3, 2006 3:06:31 GMT -5
One other thing I just remembered...remember that the kickstart still needs to work.
There are various ways to achieve this...bending the kick lever to suit, folding footpegs (and levers sometimes) etc. There are also kickstarts that can be bought that are ready made to clear...Deus in Aus imports the Japanese aftermarket stuff... remember not to restrict the lever travel either as the kick mechanism disconnects from the gear at full travel...just in case of a kickback...
SR
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jimc
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Post by jimc on Apr 3, 2006 21:08:48 GMT -5
Thanks Stew,
I was wondering if the kick start was going to be a problem. I fabricated some plates in the past but these cheap sets off a new 600 seemed like less work.
How did you bend your kick start? Did you heat it first. Sounds like it might be an interesting trick, that lever is stout looking.
Jim
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Post by StewRoss on Apr 4, 2006 5:23:54 GMT -5
Hi, yes heat is the go, it's too strong to cold bend effectively. You may get stress fractures on the surface of tight bends...blend them completely out if they occur. Rechroming is required after this.
With the standard one only bend it sufficiently to clear; it makes it fairly short as well, so if you've a high comp piston it can make things a bit of a pain. I have one like this on my cafe racer. I curse it occasionally....did I say occasionally?
If you can find a YZ465 one it would be better. You can mate that to the SR's clamp and once bent it is a much better length. There is one like this on my DCM racer..see album for pics of both...best tucked away kickstart ever...and it still works!
With the standard compression, and the normal SR starting procedure, the shorter lever is not that bad.
The other way, as I think I said previously, is to get a ready made rearset friendly one. Try the ones from Taka, at Deus Exmachina in Sydney...they're made by Daytona, mail order is easy enough...Not sure of the price but it is longer, look OK and clears well. Your choice.
Dues's website is in the links area here somewhere.
SR
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Post by shibuyagas78 on Apr 12, 2006 8:15:42 GMT -5
Hi guys,
I was reading with interest about the veiws on kick start levers. Another thing to be carful of is, if you fit rears sets and move the pegs back then you will usually have to also shorten the brake pedal lever, this is easy enough but you do have to watch how short you go as it can obstuct the kick starters full travel.
You may be mistaken about the kick start lever, Daytona dont make a Kick start lever, you may be mistaking it for the welligton lever better known as WM brand. Daytona parts can also be bought from VANEM in Sydney who is the official importer of DAYTONA parts.
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Post by StewRoss on Apr 13, 2006 6:36:29 GMT -5
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Post by StewRoss on Apr 13, 2006 6:40:00 GMT -5
Not sure what happened there...you could well be right about that kickstart...I know that Deus sell the WM rearsets as well. Nice stuff.
SR
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Post by sjef on Apr 13, 2006 8:34:44 GMT -5
very nice indeed  |
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