czakky Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 That is exactly what I was thinking SP, minus the chromoly. I was wondering if there was measurements already taken. Should be pretty straight forward though? As long as the rose/heim joints have external (axial?) pressure on the inner race from spacers/washers. The inner diameter of the joints could have some slop on the bolt, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Tom, what ever came of this? I'm thinking of doing a female threaded aluminum rod with correct rose joints to replace mine. Unless there is a bearing/spacer combo somebody has tried? If I was to do it over, I'd make my own. I've got the Ghezzi Brian one, it's very nice, but I think I could have made my own for less, using tricker parts and materials. Some 7068 round bar and a couple chromoly+PTFE rod ends, and done. Exactly, you could make one with a decent drill press and machine vice if push came to shove. Or Chuck could make one with a egg beater drill and a G clamp:) Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I find it mesmerizing that no one has just pressed some well fitted Delrin (HDPE) bushes into the (very pretty ) factory rod . . . . Well, I know a guy that did, but he ain't sayin' . . . . I still would rather my torque rod bushings had no restriction to rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I find it mesmerizing that no one has just pressed some well fitted Delrin (HDPE) bushes into the (very pretty ) factory rod . . . . Well, I know a guy that did, but he ain't sayin' . . . . I still would rather my torque rod bushings had no restriction to rotation. I have *lots* of Delrin. I haven't taken a serious look at the Mighty Scura's bushing condition, but I'll do that. It's going to be nice today.. (in the middle of February?? In Indiana??) so I'm going to play outside. I'll report back when the weather gets back to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy york Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I did ...bout 10 years ago there still there and seem to be OK andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I find it mesmerizing that no one has just pressed some well fitted Delrin (HDPE) bushes into the (very pretty ) factory rod . . . . Well, I know a guy that did, but he ain't sayin' . . . . I still would rather my torque rod bushings had no restriction to rotation. I don't think that will work well work unless the the front and rear pivot points are exactly aligned. There probably needs to be a little side to side play in case the the alignment is a little off due to manufacturing tolerances or less than exact adjustment of the swingarm pins. I have all of the measurements needed to create your own rod but not with me now. I'll post them later this week for anyone who wants them. Yes a 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp838 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 fwiw, this is what the Ghezzi rod end setup looks like. The rods have plenty of ability to wiggle in a very controlled manner thanks to those spherical bushings. The spacers are just wide enough to hold the inner spherical bushings in place, the outer parts move pretty freely. (for some reason the site likes to rotate images counter clockwise ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Ok, it's purdy. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuzziMoto Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 fwiw, this is what the Ghezzi rod end setup looks like. The rods have plenty of ability to wiggle in a very controlled manner thanks to those spherical bushings. The spacers are just wide enough to hold the inner spherical bushings in place, the outer parts move pretty freely. (for some reason the site likes to rotate images counter clockwise ) image.jpg I am pretty sure I have said this before, the rod on my Daytona is pretty much exactly like that Ghezzi version. I think that is the best option, the rubber bushing that came on latter version was done only because it was cheaper and easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 fwiw, this is what the Ghezzi rod end setup looks like. The rods have plenty of ability to wiggle in a very controlled manner thanks to those spherical bushings. The spacers are just wide enough to hold the inner spherical bushings in place, the outer parts move pretty freely. (for some reason the site likes to rotate images counter clockwise ) image.jpg So, if I understand correctly, those spacers are free to turn? Strange.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Here are the measurements that I took from my stock part. Still no word from my local suspension guy on replacement bushings. REACTION ROD, MG V11 OEM.PDF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Here are the measurements that I took from my stock part. Still no word from my local suspension guy on replacement bushings. Is that a spherical bearing, Tom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Here are the measurements that I took from my stock part. Still no word from my local suspension guy on replacement bushings. Is that a spherical bearing, Tom? Hi Chuck, No that's the OEM bushing in the stock rod. If my suspension guy doesn't come through with a replacement bushing I'm going to look into alternatives with a spherical bearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 My suspension guy couldn't find bushings to replace the stock parts so I ordered a pair of spherical bearings. I'm also getting custom bushings quoted. I'll update this thread if/when I make any progress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I've been using your schematic to source some parts myself... slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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