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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 31, 2021 21:17:17 GMT 1
As I have discovered the ride height on a stock bike is 740mm (ish) from the lower grab rail bolt to the floor. A quick check with a tape measure will tell you. I'm going to go a tad higher than that, but just a tad mind!
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 31, 2021 21:20:28 GMT 1
And just a thought...using 17" wheels have you (and me) lowered the back by 1"?
Alex
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Post by sidney81 on Jul 31, 2021 22:00:42 GMT 1
And just a thought...using 17" wheels have you (and me) lowered the back by 1"? Alex Hi bud ,it's a 18 inch in the picture ,I've not fitted the 17 yet . At the moment it's more than 740 mm believe it or not ,I know I will have to cut the forks down to , waiting on a seat to at the moment 👍 |
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 3, 2021 19:00:55 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Aug 3, 2021 19:13:51 GMT 1
Hi mate Just bare in mind the chain run over the top of the swingarm if the bike is too jacked up, plus the handling issues. Mouse did a measurement on his standard Lc but that was ground to the lower grab rail bolt centre, and that was 740mm Dusty  |
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 3, 2021 19:19:39 GMT 1
Hi mate Just bare in mind the chain run over the top of the swingarm if the bike is too jacked up, plus the handling issues. Mouse did a measurement on his standard Lc but that was ground to the lower grab rail bolt centre, and that was 740mm Dusty Hi bud mine is 795 to the lower bolt so a tad more than stock!! I would like it to be a tad taller than stock ,but how much is to much ?? .yes chain run etc must take that into consideration 👍 |
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Post by dusty350 on Aug 3, 2021 19:31:03 GMT 1
I would get the 17" wheel fitted, then set ride height to stock Lc and see how it looks, check chain run, and see how much leeway you have with chain clearance on the swingarm. You can use a slipper on the arm to help protect it but you wont want too extreme an angle for the chain run to the front sprocket. Also consider where the lower run of the chain may contact the exhaust on that side  Dusty |
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 3, 2021 19:35:38 GMT 1
I would get the 17" wheel fitted, then set ride height to stock Lc and see how it looks, check chain run, and see how much leeway you have with chain clearance on the swingarm. You can use a slipper on the arm to help protect it but you wont want too extreme an angle for the chain run to the front sprocket. Also consider where the lower run of the chain may contact the exhaust on that side Dusty I've just adjusted my super dooper linkage 🤣it's now 40 mm above a stock LC ,but yes I need to get my wheel in ,I've got the stock Chain slipper to go on to 👍 |
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Post by donkeychomp on Aug 3, 2021 21:24:41 GMT 1
I've done some more measuring too. Right now I'm thinking that 780mm from lower grab rail bolt to the deck is about spot on.
Alex
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 3, 2021 21:44:16 GMT 1
I've done some more measuring too. Right now I'm thinking that 780mm from lower grab rail bolt to the deck is about spot on. Alex Hi bud thank you ,be good to get another measurement from another stock bike and see what that is 👍 |
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Post by donkeychomp on Aug 3, 2021 22:25:24 GMT 1
Might be best to point out my bike is a hybrid lol! Just trying to find the right balance between wow that looks cool and decent handling.
Alex
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Post by 4l04ever on Aug 3, 2021 22:28:55 GMT 1
The angle of the swingarm also affects the squat / anti-squat of the bike. Worth reading up on. If it is the wrong way, the bike will want to lift the front wheel all the time...
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 4, 2021 6:07:40 GMT 1
The angle of the swingarm also affects the squat / anti-squat of the bike. Worth reading up on. If it is the wrong way, the bike will want to lift the front wheel all the time... hi Rob yes good point 👍 |
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 4, 2021 6:08:49 GMT 1
Might be best to point out my bike is a hybrid lol! Just trying to find the right balance between wow that looks cool and decent handling. Alex ah !!! I thought it was a stock LC you got the measuremen ? No worries I'm I'm the same boat 👍 |
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 4, 2021 20:26:51 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Aug 4, 2021 20:36:06 GMT 1
He's made a lovely job of that Chris Dusty |
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 4, 2021 20:42:45 GMT 1
He's made a lovely job of that Chris Dusty Thanks dusty,he did !! It took him a while to make the mold ,to get it right etc ,(all the prep is in the mold ) now the hard work is done he can Knock them out !! 😎 |
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Post by donkeychomp on Aug 4, 2021 21:55:27 GMT 1
The measurement I got (from Mouse) IS from a stock LC. 740mm. So the way I see it with our 17" rims about 780mm seems ideal. However on my swing arm we are hoping to get 3 separate mounting points so it can go a smidgen lower or higher. I guess only a road test will determine what that'll be! Belly pan looks amazing btw!
Alex
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 4, 2021 22:07:29 GMT 1
The measurement I got (from Mouse) IS from a stock LC. 740mm. So the way I see it with our 17" rims about 780mm seems ideal. However on my swing arm we are hoping to get 3 separate mounting points so it can go a smidgen lower or higher. I guess only a road test will determine what that'll be! Belly pan looks amazing btw! Alex Hi bud cool thanks for that 👍I will hopefully get the rim in soon and see how she sits , yep chuffed with the bellypan 😎👍 |
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Post by headcoats on Aug 4, 2021 22:47:43 GMT 1
Makes a great plant pot holder
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 7, 2021 16:49:28 GMT 1
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Post by alext900 on Aug 10, 2021 11:24:56 GMT 1
nice project keep pictures coming!
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 10, 2021 12:11:24 GMT 1
nice project keep pictures coming! Thank you 👍 will do 🙂 |
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Post by oldbritguy on Aug 10, 2021 21:08:22 GMT 1
That is starting to shape up nicely Chris.
Fab work made to look so simple but most definitely is not (well to me anyhow)
Have you thought about lines for the pipes yet?
John
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 10, 2021 21:34:57 GMT 1
That is starting to shape up nicely Chris. Fab work made to look so simple but most definitely is not (well to me anyhow) Have you thought about lines for the pipes yet? John Hi John ,thanks for the nice comment It is coming together nicely ,still need lots but I will keep chipping away at it .yes I would like them to sweep up nice and high |
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Post by mouse on Aug 11, 2021 6:49:09 GMT 1
This is moving at such a pace and looking great! The bellypan looks excellent, are you going to market them?
Mouse
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 11, 2021 6:55:43 GMT 1
This is moving at such a pace and looking great! The bellypan looks excellent, are you going to market them? Mouse morning !! Thanks ,I suppose it is moving along well ! I keep chipping away at it. Bellypan not really but if anyone asks my brother can Knock one up no problems 😊 |
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Post by sidney81 on Aug 15, 2021 16:35:13 GMT 1
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Post by 4l04ever on Aug 15, 2021 16:43:56 GMT 1
You will need to make sure your chain clears everywhere. I run a 130/70/17 and my chain clears, so that is always an option for you.
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Post by dusty350 on Aug 15, 2021 16:47:20 GMT 1
Hi Chris I had the same wheels on a Ypvs hybrid I built some years back. They came off a Tzr125r Belgarda. As you say, a wider spoke design. I quite liked it but the front wheel only had a single disc and I would prefer the balance of twin discs up front;  DSCN3808 by dusty miller, on Flickr Not sure if there is a Brembo front with twin discs that would match ? Dusty |
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