Author Topic: monoshock 750 (Read 53241 times)

traveler · « **Reply #75 on:** July 02, 2010, 06:48:22 AM »

Looks Great!

Only problem you may have.....is there may not be enough motor for the suspension. $:-\$

~Joe

sander · « **Reply #76 on:** July 02, 2010, 07:41:35 AM »

You are probably right about that. The engine is going to be my winter project.

HedNut · « **Reply #77 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:22:37 AM »

Pardon my questioning... but Traveler... what do you mean by "not enough motor for the suspension"? I don't understand?

Cheers!

traveler · « **Reply #78 on:** July 02, 2010, 09:47:02 AM »

meaning.....the motor will be maxxed out at redline, and the suspension won't even be breaking a sweat.

Gonna want to build the motor shortly, as a stock 736 ain't gonna cut it. $:-\$

This suspension is gonna want 120 Horsepower, not 70.

~Joe

HedNut · « **Reply #79 on:** July 02, 2010, 10:38:42 AM »

Ahahaha... I See... I'm sure that suspension is VERY HUNGRY! feed it the horsepower sander....feeeeeed it. lol

sander · « **Reply #80 on:** July 02, 2010, 01:12:43 PM »

Hahahaha!! As soon as my bankaccount allows it...

sander · « **Reply #81 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:14:46 PM »

I ordered a set of ferodo organic brake pads, but they send me sintered ones! Nice!!

zzpete · « **Reply #82 on:** July 05, 2010, 04:25:02 PM »

Can't wait for the "Road Test" on this one!!

traveler · « **Reply #83 on:** July 05, 2010, 05:53:01 PM »

gonna be SWEET!

~Joe

sander · « **Reply #84 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:42:48 PM »

I just weight the bike.... 160 kg (348lbs) without oil but with 10 liters of gas. I also measured the wheelbase because it raised some questions earlier: 1520mm. So something like 60mm over stock,

It seems like this bike is going to be fun even without a hot rod engine

weekend_junkie · « **Reply #85 on:** July 06, 2010, 05:21:05 PM »

Quote from: sander on July 06, 2010, 02:42:48 PM

I just weight the bike.... 160 kg (348lbs) without oil but with 10 liters of gas. I also measured the wheelbase because it raised some questions earlier: 1520mm. So something like 60mm over stock,

It seems like this bike is going to be fun even without a hot rod engine

I just saw this thread and also noticed the wheelbase looked long. I did an '81 CB900F with a CBR600F2 swingarm and had the same situation. Smooth riding, but feels a little heavy in the turns.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #86 on:** July 06, 2010, 05:23:16 PM »

Quote from: weekend_junkie on July 06, 2010, 05:21:05 PM

Quote from: sander on July 06, 2010, 02:42:48 PM
I just weight the bike.... 160 kg (348lbs) without oil but with 10 liters of gas. I also measured the wheelbase because it raised some questions earlier: 1520mm. So something like 60mm over stock,

It seems like this bike is going to be fun even without a hot rod engine
I just saw this thread and also noticed the wheelbase looked long. I did an '81 CB900F with a CBR600F2 swingarm and had the same situation. Smooth riding, but feels a little heavy in the turns.

When you say "heavy" do you mean that it slowed down the steering some?

Mick

weekend_junkie · « **Reply #87 on:** July 06, 2010, 08:11:03 PM »

Yes. The 17" CBR wheels also lower the bike a lot compared the to stock 19" front and 18" rear so it has a bit of a sled feelings, if that makes sense. The answer for me is to notch out the rear axle slots in the swingarm and mount my shocks higher. All that aside, modern suspension sure does look sexy on these old beasts.

jaguar · « **Reply #88 on:** July 07, 2010, 06:43:31 PM »

thats a nice weight savings.

sander · « **Reply #89 on:** July 23, 2010, 11:12:47 AM »

When i came back from holiday, the chain and sprocket were waiting for me! Nice!

And on the bike..

I didn't have much time today, so i haven't fired it up yet...

Sander

nobody · « **Reply #90 on:** July 24, 2010, 08:22:35 AM »

I think I speak for everyone following this thread when I say "GET ON IT!!!!!!". I'm anxious to see you blast up the street on this thing, I wonder if it can pull a wheelie with the weight loss plan you gave it.

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #91 on:** July 25, 2010, 12:14:58 PM »

This is soo where I'm going on my next project! The way the new suspension looks on these bikes is insane, love it.

I Zombie · « **Reply #92 on:** July 30, 2010, 10:52:04 AM »

And on the bike..

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That is quite sexy, but doesn't it look like that chain's gonna be rubbing the top of the swing arm?

sander · « **Reply #93 on:** July 30, 2010, 02:22:13 PM »

It doesn't touch the swingarm. When i sit on the bike there's more room in between. But just to be sure there's a guard on the swingarm (not in the picture).

Eck750 · « **Reply #94 on:** July 30, 2010, 03:32:11 PM »

Wow beautiful. Im at 12 o'clock right now after reading this thread, that is the exact suspension setup that I want to attempt on my bike this winter

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #95 on:** July 30, 2010, 07:46:35 PM »

Maybe a roller guide for the chain? It looks a bit too close and with suspension travel, especially on the rebound that chain will touch the swingarm. At least it looks that way as it sits in that last quoted post picture.

cadaver · « **Reply #96 on:** July 31, 2010, 12:01:23 AM »

love your build ...and I'm going to keep an eye to she how she comes out, but when you cut the back of your frame and that brace is gone under the seat, will it flex now ?... I did it to mine but I welded a piece for the battery box and what not. sorry I'm no pro but was just wandering about that .

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #97 on:** July 31, 2010, 12:14:11 AM »

Quote from: cadaver on July 31, 2010, 12:01:23 AM

love your build ...and I'm going to keep an eye to she how she comes out, but when you cut the back of your frame and that brace is gone under the seat, will it flex now ?... I did it to mine but I welded a piece for the battery box and what not. sorry I'm no pro but was just wandering about that .

The flex there is only really a problem when using the twin shocks that come standard, in that application the rear frame only holds the seat up....

Mick

sander · « **Reply #98 on:** July 31, 2010, 01:13:58 AM »

Quote from: rickmoore24 on July 30, 2010, 07:46:35 PM

Maybe a roller guide for the chain? It looks a bit too close and with suspension travel, especially on the rebound that chain will touch the swingarm. At least it looks that way as it sits in that last quoted post picture.

We will see if it's a problem or not. If it is, i can adjust the height of the back (= angle of swingarm) with the dogbone in the linksystem. I wanted it to be as high as possible for a nice head angle. But i can achieve the same thing by lowering the forks, so no problem...

Quote from: retro rocket on July 31, 2010, 12:14:11 AM

Quote from: cadaver on July 31, 2010, 12:01:23 AM
love your build ...and I'm going to keep an eye to she how she comes out, but when you cut the back of your frame and that brace is gone under the seat, will it flex now ?... I did it to mine but I welded a piece for the battery box and what not. sorry I'm no pro but was just wandering about that .

The flex there is only really a problem when using the twin shocks that come standard, in that application the rear frame only holds the seat up....

Mick

Exactly! It will only have to hold my 70 kg's.

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #99 on:** July 31, 2010, 09:15:22 PM »

Hopefully not! I love what you've done here and cant wait to see her running, it looks so bad ass!

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