January 6th, 2014, 07:35 PM | #1 |
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Rear suspension link
Question about the rear suspension link--that link that connects the dog bones to the shock to the frame. I have a 2008 which has a plate steel link. Later models are cast out of aluminum. Does anyone know if there is any difference in weight or rigidity? Such later model parts are cheap on E-bay and any weight savings would be great. Thanks.
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January 6th, 2014, 08:37 PM | #2 |
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the aluminum one is lighter by a few hundred grams. the info is in a thread somewhere. i doubt there is a meaningful difference in strength. if you're going to take the effort maybe you could find one that is machined aluminum that is even lighter? i use an r1 knuckle which is basically just two small aluminum plates. seems a lot lighter than the stock knuckle but i couldn't tell you how much it weighs. i'm sure if you spent enough you could have your own custom one made or even cast that weighs less than the stock one
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January 6th, 2014, 09:06 PM | #3 |
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January 6th, 2014, 09:22 PM | #4 |
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Hey hey Mike! Hope you holidays were good. Let's race!
Tell Elliot, I said hi too. He should have that little one by now right?
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January 7th, 2014, 06:48 AM | #5 | |
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Mike I bought the lighter one and was kind of shocked it was still has heavy as it was, haven't taken the `08 one off yet to compare the weights. Unless its a significant weight difference I wont be buying a second for the B bike.
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January 7th, 2014, 09:48 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the responses, everyone. I think the weight difference may not be worth it. If it were a couple of pounds, maybe, but less than a pound, probably not worth the effort. Had to ask. Now back to the hanging carb issue.
Hey Chris. Hope to see you on track soon. MW
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January 8th, 2014, 05:43 AM | #7 |
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Sure will Mike! Planning on doing all the MCRA 250 races. Maybe you can show me around gateway.
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