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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 99836" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>That sounds like a reasonable plan. I would note from observation that the Comet tends to run the RFM at more of an angle than the twin. When a single is loaded, the RFM remains pointing downward to the axle. This seems to make some sense because the single and twin use the same parts (springboxes) and yet the Comet RFM pivot is an inch higher and 1/2" more forward than the twin. I think this has the effect of pushing the RFM down at the axle. </p><p></p><p>You can do the same thing to the twin using Reg Bolton's mod that moves the spring boxes back a few inches. It puts the RFM at more of an angle (the Girdraulic as well.)</p><p></p><p>These observations lead me to believe that you have some decent wiggle room with your selection. You might want to measure the distance from the CS to the axle to see if there is a travel range you can use that will keep the chain adjustment best. This might cause you to use a slightly different split than the center of the suspension travel range. You might be able to bias the selection to the best chain adjustment range and find that it works well in the suspension travel range also.</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 99836, member: 1177"] That sounds like a reasonable plan. I would note from observation that the Comet tends to run the RFM at more of an angle than the twin. When a single is loaded, the RFM remains pointing downward to the axle. This seems to make some sense because the single and twin use the same parts (springboxes) and yet the Comet RFM pivot is an inch higher and 1/2" more forward than the twin. I think this has the effect of pushing the RFM down at the axle. You can do the same thing to the twin using Reg Bolton's mod that moves the spring boxes back a few inches. It puts the RFM at more of an angle (the Girdraulic as well.) These observations lead me to believe that you have some decent wiggle room with your selection. You might want to measure the distance from the CS to the axle to see if there is a travel range you can use that will keep the chain adjustment best. This might cause you to use a slightly different split than the center of the suspension travel range. You might be able to bias the selection to the best chain adjustment range and find that it works well in the suspension travel range also. David [/QUOTE]
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