WTB custom rearset adapter
Erik Weber
yoober at gmail.com
Tue Apr 29 08:15:08 PDT 2008
So, I tried these out (SV rearset riser plates from SV Racing Parts)
and they did the job beautifully! Gave me the clearance I needed to
get a sharper turn in and now when I scrape 'em it's just barely and
I'm using just about all the edge of the tire.
Erik
On 4/21/08, Erik Weber <yoober at gmail.com> wrote:
> I ordered these a few days ago and got them today. They went right on
> no problem, but I already had some adapter plates so it was just a
> simple swap.
>
> At the highest notch, these have the footpegs up 1.4 inches and back 1
> inch. They are about 1/4 inch thick. Since they are about 1/8 inch
> thinner than my old ones and set the footpegs about .4 inches higher,
> maybe now I'll be able to finally use all of the rear tire!
>
> Gonna try em this weekend. I'll post back and let you know how they worked.
>
>
> Erik
>
>
>
> On 3/6/08, Erik Weber <yoober at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Dave, I heard back from the seller. The guy's name is W. Blair Layton
> > -- sounds very familiar. If he doesn't post on this list maybe it's
> > the other SV list. At any rate, here is his response:
> >
> > "[The adjustability] allows for smaller steps in between a larger
> > total up and back so you have many more choices than just up 1 inch
> > and back 1 inch.
> >
> > Q: What is the furthest up / back the adjustable plates offer?
> >
> > A: The very top hole is 1.39" higher than stock and 1.00" further
> > back. The farthest aft column is 1.39" further aft than stock. The
> > holes are spaced at 0.39"."
> >
> > So, I take it you can go 1.4 inches up and 1 inch back, or you can go
> > 1 inch up and 1.4 inches back, but not 1.4 inches up and back (would
> > need one more hole up there in the corner).
> >
> > Sounds pretty good for $50 . . .
> >
> >
> >
> > On 3/6/08, Erik Weber <yoober at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Dave, I've got a question in to the seller about what the range of
> > > adjustability is. If I get a response I'll let you know. I'm using
> > > something similar but not from this particular manufacturer.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 3/6/08, tlc at sas.upenn.edu <tlc at sas.upenn.edu> wrote:
> > > > Has anyone had experience with these?
> > > >
> > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SV650-99-08-SV-650-Race-Rear-Set-Riser-Plates-Rearset_W0QQitemZ370027875117QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item370027875117
> > > >
> > > > I would think the adjustability is worth the extra $10. I've run similar plates on
> > > > my Aprilia and was very happy.
> > > >
> > > > -dave
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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