Joep Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Hi, I am building an extra bike for the circuit with parts that I have hanging around. I used the forks from a 1100 sport, frame from the V11, sub frame of the Centauro and exhaust system of the V11 le mans. But I have the idea that this is quite low? Isn’t the exhaust hitting the ground when you corner (especially on the circuit?) Thanks, Joep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard100t Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Hi, I am building an extra bike for the circuit with parts that I have hanging around. I used the forks from a 1100 sport, frame from the V11, sub frame of the Centauro and exhaust system of the V11 le mans. But I have the idea that this is quite low? Isn’t the exhaust hitting the ground when you corner (especially on the circuit?) Thanks, Joep You can probably make your own exhaust hangers. Just use the old ones as a template for the mounting holes, then make the hanger part shorter to raise the cans upward. If you have access to a drill press, a vise and a bandsaw it shouldnt be too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 On mine,(V11 Scura)front edge of stock silencer would ground. If you've got the parts already just put it together & see. If looks aren't important you could ding the leading edge of the cans to get a bit of clearance, or mess with the pipes & hangers to gain a bit. Other than that & sidestand, clearance on Scura is pretty good but I dunno what ride height you will have. Depends on what shock & how you mount the forks as well. I lowered triple clamps a little to get weight forward & speed up steering. Are 1100S forks same length as V11? KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Jaap Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 ... Are 1100S forks same length as V11? ... My thoughts too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joep Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 On mine,(V11 Scura)front edge of stock silencer would ground. If you've got the parts already just put it together & see. If looks aren't important you could ding the leading edge of the cans to get a bit of clearance, or mess with the pipes & hangers to gain a bit. Other than that & sidestand, clearance on Scura is pretty good but I dunno what ride height you will have. Depends on what shock & how you mount the forks as well. I lowered triple clamps a little to get weight forward & speed up steering. Are 1100S forks same length as V11? KB Hi, Thanks, if you are hitting the ground I suppose I will have the same problem. Im afraight I will have some more work to do. I think that I will change the bos "cross" I have. Kind regards, Joep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joep Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 ... Are 1100S forks same length as V11? ... My thoughts too Can't remember. I have a set of Roma WP forks. Kind regards, Joep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuzziMoto Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I know that with my wifes V11 it would drag the kickstand on the left before touching down the exhaust pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Presumably Joep will be removing the stand apparatus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 When Gyles (RIP) was racing his Daytona RS he made a cheap and clever modification and that was to simply relocate the mounting bolt of top of the rear shock giving him loads more ground clearance and speeding up the steering. I'll try and dig out a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 ...simply relocate the mounting bolt of top of the rear shock giving him loads more ground clearance and speeding up the steering. I'll try and dig out a photo. No problems with UJ angles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 When Gyles (RIP) was racing his Daytona RS he made a cheap and clever modification and that was to simply relocate the mounting bolt of top of the rear shock giving him loads more ground clearance and speeding up the steering. Not a great pic but if you zoom in you can see some of the modifications where the shock joins the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 ...simply relocate the mounting bolt of top of the rear shock giving him loads more ground clearance and speeding up the steering. I'll try and dig out a photo. No problems with UJ angles? Not to my knowledge Keith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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