NSR FXR, the new No45

[Sketchy_Racer]

Yeah it is close. Close is close, but perfect is better. Need to look at the angle thing and see if it is an advantage or not. If it means I need more oil then that is a good thing. I am going to hold on anymore engine mount stuff and sort a few more fiddle bits for now. Need to do a proper measurement with 25mm of sag to see how far out it really is. Weight distribution from the rough weigh in was a little bias to the front. I think 44 front and 42 rear. So looking good so far. It is just going to get more heavy on the front. Seat position will be quite far back and quite jacked so I can stretch out across the top more.

Looking at it, I would say that it is probably about 20mm from being inline with the swingarm pivot and axle however, looking at your chain run, because you run such a small front sprocket if you lower you engine any you will have the chain dragging over the top of the swingarm, which is basically a nice way to give away power, it doesn't matter nearly as much if it touches on the slack side but on the tension side it needs to be a straight line.
A front bias will work well, as buckets are all about the front end and remember load prevents slippage, so more weight over a wheel equals more grip

[Drew]

A front bias will work well, as buckets are all about the front end and remember load prevents slippage, so more weight over a wheel equals more grip

Don't say that, I have a real good rear tyre and a shit front one.

[richban]

Looking at it, I would say that it is probably about 20mm from being inline with the swingarm pivot and axle however, looking at your chain run, because you run such a small front sprocket if you lower you engine any you will have the chain dragging over the top of the swingarm, which is basically a nice way to give away power, it doesn't matter nearly as much if it touches on the slack side but on the tension side it needs to be a straight line.
A front bias will work well, as buckets are all about the front end and remember load prevents slippage, so more weight over a wheel equals more grip

Yeah I even put the 14 on the front to set it up. If the chain starts to eat the swing arm I will deal to the arm and sort it. The swing arm is way heavy duty so can take a little grinder love. Unnecessary squat will rob power as well.

It does look like it won't be an issue getting weight on the front. Happy that is looking good. It was a concern.

[richban]

Don't say that, I have a real good rear tyre and a shit front one.

Just swap them over. Job done. Might be a bit slow to turn in.

Just do a couple of lines before each race. Sorted.

[Drew]

Just swap them over. Job done. Might be a bit slow to turn in.

Just do a couple of lines before each race. Sorted.

I have a 16in front and 17in rear. Swapping is not an option.

[hmurphy]

Just do a couple of lines before each race. Sorted.

Is that what you do Rich? Do a few lines before a race, get into your little zone? We need drug testing in buckets from now on by the sounds.

[Drew]

Is that what you do Rich? Do a few lines before a race, get into your little zone? We need drug testing in buckets from now on by the sounds.

Oi, shut your fuckin hole!

Can you get some decent gear Rich?

[richban]

Oi, shut your fuckin hole!

Can you get some decent gear Rich?

Yeah mate. Make my own. It dose make you hair fall out though.

[Drew]

Yeah mate. Make my own. It dose make you hair fall out though.

AWESOME, I'm already going bald!

[F5 Dave]

I tend to think set it up so the chain just touches top of sw. when you sit on the bike it will just miss.

[richban]

New fork brace on the way.



Also new lighter front rotors.

Bloody rear shock is leaking dam it. Not impressed. A cost I was not expecting. I am sure there will be more.

[F5 Dave]

Hand cuffs for a sheep?

have to set them up loose with lots of bouncing & gradual tightening & more bouncing to check they aren't binding. Often followed by removal & throwing away.

[Drew]

Hand cuffs for a sheep?

have to set them up loose with lots of bouncing & gradual tightening & more bouncing to check they aren't binding. Often followed by removal & throwing away.

Ahhhh, but you are neglecting to notice that the clamps on that set, are not a single side pinch. They should be able to be set up without binding the suspension, and holding the forks nice and snug.

[richban]

Hand cuffs for a sheep?

Often followed by removal & throwing away.

Don't be a hater D. There is heaps of adjustment being a 3 piece. Should be fine. Totally needs one after reducing the axel to 15 mm it has way to much movement for my liking.

With the engine in the correct poz the chain is going to rub the swing arm. Swing arm is getting modified to suit.

[F5 Dave]

Ahhhh, but you are neglecting to notice that the clamps on that set, are not a single side pinch. They should be able to be set up without binding the suspension, and holding the forks nice and snug.

I totally noticed that, hence the set up loose & bounce bit. I just hate fork braces. I've modified non clamp forks to clamp the axle. better option.