Topic: Tarozzi rear-sets?

[Tim.]

I've just purchased Tarozzi rear-sets and adjustable clip-ons for my 550F.

Anyone with knowledge on these things?  Presumably they will compare favourably to RAASK etc.  The rear-sets are apparantly 'universal' in nature - will have to make up brackets for them presumably, and I think the connecting rods.  Anyone with experience with this stuff?  Maybe I'm wasting my money on them.

Any thoughts?

[el kabong]

is there any chance you mean tarozzi rearsets?  here's a universal clone:

http://www.britcycle.com/Products/541199.htm

i was researching rearsets about 6 months ago, and  read that tarozzi uses an aluminum alloy called "dural" which can be brittle and fracture under hard use, and it's hard to weld.  but in a world of limited choices, one just buys a back-up set as insurance.

edit:  a related link
http://www.motorcycle-parts.com.au/Rearsets&Spares.htm

[Tim.]

Yes - got clarification from the seller that they are in fact Tarozzi.  Black with rubber footpegs.  Doing some research now.  They don't come with the clevices or whatever you call the bit to attach to the shifter - will have to sacrifice a stock shift lever to become the arm for the rear-set, and will have to make/buy the connecting rod.  Surely I should be able to get those bits.

I should be able to connect the rear-brake rod directly from the drum to the rearset (maybe).

My biggest issue is mounting the pegs in the first place.  No brackets, so I either mount them where the rear foot pegs are, which is too extreme a position in my opinion, or I make brackets.

So - my next question - is 1/4 inch T6 aluminum plate good enough for rear-set brackets, or do I need something thicker/stronger?

[el kabong]

fyi, i got this pic from www.motorcycle-parts.com.au

shows how the tarozzi rearsets are basically modular/generic with a few custom fittings for each application:

[Tim.]

Yeah - looks like some fun evenings ahead - need to make friends with a machinist!

[DME]

I actually had a set of Tarozzi rear-sets that I was going to fit to my CB 750.
Ended up buying a set of Raask`s instead.
Quality-wise the Tarozzis are slightly better than Raask, but looks-wise I think the Raask set-up i nicer.
They have a more classic look to them, where the Tarozzis are more modern in styling.

Raask´s is also cheaper and they bolt straight on.

Cheers

Daniel

[turboguzzi]

TTR400 has got a nice set of rear sets that do not need any new brackets.
If you dont mind a slightl hand made look, you could simply cut an adapter from 1/4"-5/16 alloy plate.
Done them for my two oldskool GSXR's and that's what I am planning to do on my CB500 racer.

TG

[Tim.]

So should 1/4" thick T6 aluminum plate be strong enough for these brackets?  Seems like it should be, but I'm no metallurgist.

[dusterdude]

hell yea

[turboguzzi]

I used 3/8" on my gsxr but think now its a bit over the top. I'd go with 5/16"
Before starting to cut the thick ally, do a mock up from plywood to see that you like the positon / adjust shape / etc.
After you get it right simply copy to the ally plate.
Go slow with a dedicated blade and you should be able to cut them with a good electric jigsaw.

[Tim.]

I'm just not sure where I can bolt onto with a 550.  Doesn't look like many options, but will fiddle around when they arrive.

[turboguzzi]

take a look here
http://www.ttr400.com/images/dsc00881.jpg

all credit to ttr400 of course!

[cbjunkie]

gorgeous!

[turboguzzi]

To see how they are installed go to:
http://www.ttr400.com/photo4.html
before last picture