We're not all lucky enough to have a 6mm spacer included in our bike purchase like some I could mention (LotusManSeven)
Only joking mate
Yes it does seem rather expensive for a 6mm spacer, but on the other hand you are getting more than just the spacer, although for 6mm you don't really need the rest. But I suppose if people are buying them who can blame him/her
sirch345 wrote:We not all lucky enough to have a 6mm spacer included in our bike purchase like some I could mention (LotusManSeven)
True, but I got one of these for a mate (yeah, I'll get the fitting job!!!)
and it was on auction so a bit less than this BIN price which in itself isn't bad at all considering.
Interesting I suppose it's not really worth making your own for that price.
When you go to fit that would you do me a big favour and measure the difference of height (before and after) it makes (take a reading from rear wheel spindle center to a point under the seat plastic, something that is easy to measure from) because I've not done that mod myself and I've read different stories in what height difference it makes
On a different note I think I'm right in saying that Roger at Revolution Racing (VTR genious) doesn't recommend fitting a riser spacer to the Storm with standard suspension as it can make it unstable, however like yourself I think some members have done it, it will probably depend on the weight of the rider to some extent, but tell your mate to be cautious
I think the point being is that it has been developed by a race team for the track , which can improve road bike handling if you race or track day and ba!!s out style on the road.
as he says you are paying for something developed and that has passed TGV test, wheras if the plate fell out mid corner or the material was low spec you wouldnt have much comeback on them.
Yep, that's the one (as I mentioned above).
It seems to shift the height by about 25mm (1"). I've not ridden without one fitted and at a 16 st + (ooops) the bike is settled OK. My mate is a bit lighter, fitter etc (git!!) so we'll see when weather gets better as his bike is now on sorn. He has an old LandRover to play with for lousy conditions........... oh and a Porsche too for finer weather.
"Only ride as fast as your guardian angel can fly" !!!
Spitfire wrote:Revolution warn of tankslappers if using a rear shock spacer with the standard front forks. So beware!
sirch345 wrote:
On a different note I think I'm right in saying that Roger at Revolution Racing (VTR genious) doesn't recommend fitting a riser spacer to the Storm with standard suspension as it can make it unstable, however like yourself I think some members have done it, it will probably depend on the weight of the rider to some extent, but tell your mate to be cautious
That's what I said My memory must be better than I thought
The guy before me had this mod done and did nearly 12,000 miles with it fitted so can't be all bad!!!! I mean, it's not like it's not reversible in ten minutes so he must have thought it worked OK and he's just a bit lighter ( ) than me!!!
"Only ride as fast as your guardian angel can fly" !!!
I used to use a spacer before Roger sorted all my suspension and I'm a bit more than 16st
I had no problems with it, even on the bumpy roads down here. Rogers concern was that with the std fork spacers, springs and valving a heavy rider could cause the front forks to compress completly or hydraulic lock, under extreme braking or really bad bumps, and then the forks would become solid. this could not be good.
I suppose you take the risk, but it only has to happen once and you are in the hedge.
Max wrote: cause the front forks to compress completly or hydraulic lock, under extreme braking or really bad bumps, and then the forks would become solid. this could not be good.
NOW THIS I KNOW IS TRUE>>>>>>>HOWEVER..
ive bottomed out my forks on more than one occasion and its never a good thing!
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