Dodgyiti
16th March 2007, 11:49
Hey,
I have bought new cush rubbers as part of a complete wheel rebuild ( well, whole bike actually) and have been told of a modification.
What I have not been told, or been able to find out is; Does it work?
So you get a drill and put a hole in the fat part of the elongated triangle of each rubber.
I bought new ones for my bike because under close measurement- they showed differing thicknesses and signs of aging and compression. Thirty years will do that.
I can figure that perhaps drilling a hole in them allows more compression without side deformation hence smoother engagement under decelleration.
But how big (dia) hole should I drill, and will the stresses of having a hole in it affect lifespan to the part?
I am pretty heavy on the throttle out of corners and backing off going in using the big twin torque and not so much the brakes, would this style of riding make this modification warranted, or would the stresses negate the inherent weaknessess caused by drilling.
Ya can tell I'm a fussy bugger eh?
I just want it right first time.:innocent:
I have bought new cush rubbers as part of a complete wheel rebuild ( well, whole bike actually) and have been told of a modification.
What I have not been told, or been able to find out is; Does it work?
So you get a drill and put a hole in the fat part of the elongated triangle of each rubber.
I bought new ones for my bike because under close measurement- they showed differing thicknesses and signs of aging and compression. Thirty years will do that.
I can figure that perhaps drilling a hole in them allows more compression without side deformation hence smoother engagement under decelleration.
But how big (dia) hole should I drill, and will the stresses of having a hole in it affect lifespan to the part?
I am pretty heavy on the throttle out of corners and backing off going in using the big twin torque and not so much the brakes, would this style of riding make this modification warranted, or would the stresses negate the inherent weaknessess caused by drilling.
Ya can tell I'm a fussy bugger eh?
I just want it right first time.:innocent: