BMRC Discussion

**Monkeynz** · 6th January 2010, 19:15

Originally Posted by gav

Yeah, dont take any places off me

He he, I'll try not too. I'm not expecting too much to start off with, will take a few laps to get used to the bike and the track.

**Monkeynz** · 6th January 2010, 19:18

Originally Posted by Yow Ling

Spare LH peg hanger for fxr

He he, yea was thinking about that. Couldn't believe how many were broken at the BOB. Might get some plate alloy and make something up.

**Henk** · 6th January 2010, 19:31

Do that, jack the pegs up a bit while you are at it. Unerving when they hit the deck.

**Monkeynz** · 6th January 2010, 19:39

Originally Posted by Henk

Do that, jack the pegs up a bit while you are at it. Unerving when they hit the deck.

Not sure if my lanky legs will handle a peg rise.

**Henk** · 6th January 2010, 19:49

Shift em back as well then

**Monkeynz** · 6th January 2010, 19:56

Originally Posted by Henk

Shift em back as well then

What sort of distance you talking? Something thats comfortable I assume, 20 to 30 mm?

**Henk** · 6th January 2010, 20:06

About that. I think mine are 25 back and about 15 - 20 up. I guessed a bit when I was making them.
Most important thing is to make the replacements, even if they are stock position. These things alond with the clip-ons seem to be the biggest weaknesses in a crash situation. And I seem to do that quite a lot. Also make sure you have spare levers and think about going to the cheap aftermarket short version for the clutch. Don't think I've been to a Mt Welly meet yet where there hasn't been a broken lever in the infeild at some stage in the day.

**Monkeynz** · 6th January 2010, 20:13

Originally Posted by Henk

About that. I think mine are 25 back and about 15 - 20 up. I guessed a bit when I was making them.
Most important thing is to make the replacements, even if they are stock position. These things alond with the clip-ons seem to be the biggest weaknesses in a crash situation. And I seem to do that quite a lot. Also make sure you have spare levers and think about going to the cheap aftermarket short version for the clutch. Don't think I've been to a Mt Welly meet yet where there hasn't been a broken lever in the infeild at some stage in the day.

Awesome, thanks for all that info. I will track down replacement bits for those unfortunate accidents. I have some info on a company I can get some alloy from so will contact them and make some mounts up. Bren sells some clipons so will have a chat with him too.

**gav** · 7th January 2010, 22:03

It would really be worth doing a run of at least 10 of those footpeg brackets if we can get a reasonable price. I think Olly is looking at getting a run done too but his will be a bit higher as mentioned. I'm toying with the idea of ditching the rear disc setup and fitting a wider wheel with a drum brake, unbelievable how heavy that rear brake setup is! The fact Ive got a suitable rear wheel hanging up in the garage is another reason.

**Monkeynz** · 8th January 2010, 05:35

Originally Posted by gav

It would really be worth doing a run of at least 10 of those footpeg brackets if we can get a reasonable price. I think Olly is looking at getting a run done too but his will be a bit higher as mentioned. I'm toying with the idea of ditching the rear disc setup and fitting a wider wheel with a drum brake, unbelievable how heavy that rear brake setup is! The fact Ive got a suitable rear wheel hanging up in the garage is another reason.

Yea I was going to get some aluminium plate and cut them myself, but could do a few of them.
Would a drum set up be heavier? I suppose there is a bit of weight in the disc alone. Will be good to see the result.

**dangerous** · 8th January 2010, 08:14

AdamB is also in the throughs of making up rear sets, the right needs some welding for the brake... I dont know why you guys want to raise them so high as I rearley if ever touch mine down, think adam is looking at just 10mm higher and standard.

**Monkeynz** · 10th January 2010, 16:34

I have spoken to Olly and Adam, Olly has made some 60mm higher than standard and Adam was talking only 20mm.

Onto a different subject-Engine not producing a current.
Ok I've taken the side cover off the FXR to have a look at the charging system and there is nothing that looks obvious in regards to not getting any current coming from the motor. I placed a multi-meter probe on 1 of the magnets of the windings and set the multi to Diode and was getting the same reading from touching the other magnets with the other probe. Not sure what else I can check.
Yow Ling you think it may be something else, any ideas?
Bren any ideas?
Cheers Guys

**dangerous** · 10th January 2010, 16:42

No ideas, I hate farking electrics

**Monkeynz** · 10th January 2010, 16:48

Originally Posted by dangerous

No ideas, I hate farking electrics

Cheers D, I don't mind electrics but just lack a bit of knowledge about them and how to check things. I have to know a bit with my panelbeating but this extends past that.