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14-08-2023, 09:10 AM | #91 |
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Been struggling to find some converters that fit the early risers for putting fat bars onto (into?) the M900 so gave up and had some made by a local engineering firm. Once I know how high I want them I'll probably get them milled lower at a later date (currently bracket +40mm). They are also doing my clutch casing for me as well
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14-08-2023, 12:48 PM | #92 |
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I can see some more ingrained discolouration that probably won't be improved, but this looks to be a minority.
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14-08-2023, 01:46 PM | #93 |
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Thanks Sirc - I'll give it a go
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14-08-2023, 02:15 PM | #94 | |
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I've got 30mm risers on top of the original Monster riser/bracket and that sits the centre of the riser bracket/bar around 75mm from the yoke which is about as close as you can go if you still want to adjust the forks (I've got around 8mm gap between bar and screw top). As fat bars are a little thicker I'd say bracket +40mm sounds about right to me.
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15-08-2023, 10:51 AM | #96 | |
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Unless your forks are somehow different to the 2 sets of 916 forks I've got? then there is around 40mm of 'gubbins' protruding from the fork top so unless you fit them with the tops flush to the yoke (which would be too high a ride height) then the bars will foul the fork tops. I'd say you'll need another 30 - 40mm height, mine has 30mm risers on top of the OEM 40mm? Monster risers and there is sufficient (but not much) clearance. Assuming the 40mm is to bar centre? then with fat bars being fatter then the lower edge of the bar will sit closer to the fork top than 'thin' bars meaning, all else being equal, you'll have a little less clearance. You could use a suitable bar riser though a custom spacer underneath would look 'cleaner'.
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15-08-2023, 11:25 AM | #97 |
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The 40mm is to the bottom of the add-on adapter so in truth its around 50mm, but if like you say its still too low I'll get some spacers machined to match coupled with longer bolts etc.
This is why I'm building now but expecting to ride next year
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15-08-2023, 11:47 AM | #98 |
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My M900Sie has the "916" forks as standard and is fitted with higher risers as standard to raise the bars above the fork top adjusters.
It does this with the forks the standard 20mm above the yoke. (to the top of the fork top nut flange.) Just before my last ride, I dropped the forks by 10 mm and I'm amazed at how nicely it handles now after riding it at the "standard" setting for 10 years. The turn in is now much more confidence inspiring and its steady throughout all lean angles, holding a line beautifully and yet still willing to flick round manhole covers just like before. I even reduced my chicken strips a little more. It just felt so wobbly after riding the Commando and Zero. It now feels much safer and I'm holding more corner speed too. Only slight drawback is a bit more side stand lean, but that's fixable and I'm planning on fitting a centre stand anyway.
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15-08-2023, 11:49 AM | #99 |
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Just as an aside, in case it's any use.
The Top yoke and various adaptors I show in post #28 of this thread could be persuaded out of my grubby mits with a decent offer: http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...t=60050&page=2 Apologies, I can't access Postimage or similar through our work firewall.
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16-08-2023, 10:33 AM | #100 | |
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If I hadn't already got mine sorted and happy with the setup I'd be interested, assuming they fit old-school Monster.
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16-08-2023, 01:49 PM | #101 |
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Unfortunately Nasher's lovely ABM yoke has 30mm offset if it fits a 1000SSie.
Ben's yokes are 25mm offset.
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16-08-2023, 02:16 PM | #102 |
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Yes, I should have realised that is how it can be more 'offset' than that of a Monster.
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16-08-2023, 02:35 PM | #103 |
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Are they stainless bolts in the callipers? Don’t think it’s a good idea I only use titanium on brakes due to the heat cycling issue.
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16-08-2023, 02:36 PM | #104 |
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Can you please explain? I dont have SS on the mounts but thought / assumed these would be ok...
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16-08-2023, 02:57 PM | #105 | |
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Getting my mucking offsets fuddled again.
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