Hello and 600/750?

utopia · 22-07-2013, 02:52 PM

On the same lowering theme, I've recently been wondering whether its possible to lower a monster with hoop type suspension linkage by replacing the locknuts on the rose joints with thinner ones, ie normal thickness for locknuts rather than the thicker std nuts that Ducati use.
I can't see it compromising the system in any way and it may allow you to screw the rose joints in by a further turn. This won't lower it much of course, but it might be the little bit that makes all the difference, and it would cost virtually nothing and be a whole lot simpler to do than getting the hoop shortened.

Incidentally, while I'm on the subject, its worth checking those rose joints on a newly acquired monster as they are prone to seizing.
Bounce the rear suspension and listen for squeaks. Then spray with wd40 or similar (I prefer gt85) and see if its any quieter. If so, remove and regrease or replace the rose joints.

22-07-2013, 02:52 PM	#39
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	On the same lowering theme, I've recently been wondering whether its possible to lower a monster with hoop type suspension linkage by replacing the locknuts on the rose joints with thinner ones, ie normal thickness for locknuts rather than the thicker std nuts that Ducati use. I can't see it compromising the system in any way and it may allow you to screw the rose joints in by a further turn. This won't lower it much of course, but it might be the little bit that makes all the difference, and it would cost virtually nothing and be a whole lot simpler to do than getting the hoop shortened. Incidentally, while I'm on the subject, its worth checking those rose joints on a newly acquired monster as they are prone to seizing. Bounce the rear suspension and listen for squeaks. Then spray with wd40 or similar (I prefer gt85) and see if its any quieter. If so, remove and regrease or replace the rose joints.