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BISavage
champion rider
Gas pump doesnt lie 
Chains - Rites and Wrongs
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KiwiKev
fast rider
Interesting..... How much difference are you noticing at the pump?Gas pump doesnt lie
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BISavage
champion rider
Between 3 and 5 mpg depending in the weather.
Which would make sense, considering the specifications.
Which would make sense, considering the specifications.
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BISavage
champion rider
After 1k, still no Stretch and no signs of wear.
One thing though, when i was cleaning it today I notiiced the swing arm has a bump on it.
I couldnt see it, but it is easily to feel and seems like it is intentionally made.
I wonder if this signifies the spot to measure the chain slack...
Anyone else have that?
(Its like if you run the finger underneath, behind the front lip, from about the middle towards the rear there is a "speed bump" like in a parking lot.)
One thing though, when i was cleaning it today I notiiced the swing arm has a bump on it.
I couldnt see it, but it is easily to feel and seems like it is intentionally made.
I wonder if this signifies the spot to measure the chain slack...
Anyone else have that?
(Its like if you run the finger underneath, behind the front lip, from about the middle towards the rear there is a "speed bump" like in a parking lot.)
Vintage Veloce
pro rider
Do you mean this little very hard to see round bump on my 2020?
Om my bike, it is too far rearward to be a chain measuring spot.
Om my bike, it is too far rearward to be a chain measuring spot.
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BISavage
champion rider
You got one on the other side of the arm too? (Brake side)
Vintage Veloce
pro rider
Just checked, yes there is one of these on each side. Is this the bump you have on yours? It's too far toward the rear to be a chain measurement mark, in my opinion.
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BISavage
champion rider
Ill have to check. (Off topic: your pic reminds me that I want to pick up something to fill the threads left empty after rear peg delete....)
Vintage Veloce
pro rider
Good idea on the plugs!
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BISavage
champion rider
So, as an integral part of chain maintenance, the back tire needs to get lifted.
I currently have the Original spools installed, and it is very close to touching the exhaust just before the bump stop. The handbook also mentions they will hit the factory pipe.
Does anyone else use spools?
I currently have the Original spools installed, and it is very close to touching the exhaust just before the bump stop. The handbook also mentions they will hit the factory pipe.
Does anyone else use spools?
Vintage Veloce
pro rider
I use a different brand, but I take them out when off the stand. I actually checked when I replaced the shock spring and they did come very close to the muffler.... too close for my comfort.
I looked EVERYWERE for low profile spools, but could not find any. If you find some, let us know!
I looked EVERYWERE for low profile spools, but could not find any. If you find some, let us know!
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BISavage
champion rider
So, broke out my Jordans and buried it in the bump stop with some help for video action.
I would say, not even close with the Remus.
I would say, not even close with the Remus.
NORTY FLATZ
top rider
This may be off-set by the increased MOI with steel, over aluminum.
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BISavage
champion rider
MOI?
NORTY FLATZ
top rider
"MOI" =
Moment
Of
Inertia.
It's the effect of torque needed to accelerate/decelerate mass around an axis. Not only the amount of that mass, but, the location of that mass.
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BISavage
champion rider
Means stealth is a bad idea cause the heavy part is rivited with extra weight furthest away from the middle?
Max Kool
pro rider
This all theoretical running a 5kg tire with 2.5 time bigger diameter. You won't feel it.
And stealth is still lighter than a full steel sprocket, either way you look at it.
And stealth is still lighter than a full steel sprocket, either way you look at it.
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BISavage
champion rider
I do, but not as much as I felt the lighter brake on the front.
Max Kool
pro rider
No you don't, that's the placebo effect.
(unless you changed gearing, than that is what you felt.)
(unless you changed gearing, than that is what you felt.)
Vintage Veloce
pro rider
Depends which steel sprocket you get... The all steel Driven Racing sprocket is almost identical in weight to the supersprox alu/steel. Both are 700-800g, depending on the number of teeth.
Gearing Up (or down) 401
Driven Racing Steel 8891-520-45T 743g I'm shocked, it's all steel but very light. It must be the dishing, it is fairly thin except for the edge with the teeth, I do note: like other sprockets I have seen, the bolt holes are not perfectly centered in the webs.
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