So, two summer seasons later the bike is still going strong and all my modifications seems to work according to plan. After rebuilding the front legs, including the slider bushings it's an even better ride.
Also I threw a set of Nissin calipers on there, just to try them out, as I've read on here that those should be better than the Tokico ones. Though I'm not sure I can make out any difference. The only difference I've found, comparing the calipers, are the seals. Tokico seals have a small taper that the Nissin ones don't have. Probably to retract the pistons? Any input is very welcome.
Though there are a few things I have planned to change and/or modify. The clearance between the shock and the suspension knuckle is a bit tight, so I think a new upper shock mount might be the way to go.
In relation to this, does anyone know how to figure out proper geometry for the rear suspension? Somewhere I can read up on how the progression stuff works, and affects the bike?
The rearset mounting is going to be re-done, the current position is a bit cramped for touring with my height but that's no more than welding in new mounts. I already got a set of plates made up, to lower them by an inch.
Also I threw a set of Nissin calipers on there, just to try them out, as I've read on here that those should be better than the Tokico ones. Though I'm not sure I can make out any difference. The only difference I've found, comparing the calipers, are the seals. Tokico seals have a small taper that the Nissin ones don't have. Probably to retract the pistons? Any input is very welcome.
Though there are a few things I have planned to change and/or modify. The clearance between the shock and the suspension knuckle is a bit tight, so I think a new upper shock mount might be the way to go.
In relation to this, does anyone know how to figure out proper geometry for the rear suspension? Somewhere I can read up on how the progression stuff works, and affects the bike?
The rearset mounting is going to be re-done, the current position is a bit cramped for touring with my height but that's no more than welding in new mounts. I already got a set of plates made up, to lower them by an inch.
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