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Luddite · 08-05-2017, 11:36 AM

• Carbon chainguard from Carbon4US. Very nice quality. A complete replacement for the stock item, including the swingarm guard. However, because the replacement chain runner was hard carbon, it was quite noisy and 'clattery'. I wasn't sure how durable it would be either as I'd also fitted a 14 tooth front sprocket, which brings the chain closer to the swinging arm. I ended up cutting the old and new guards in half and mating the back of the carbon one to the front of the plastic one.
• Öhlins DU737 shock. Adjustable for preload and rebound (40 clicks). Note that, as delivered, the preload was too firm with no static sag at all. A couple of turns of the preload rings did the trick and the ride is definitely more controlled than the stock Sachs unit. The Öhlins spring rate is 115 N/mm.
• Gold DID X-ring chain, mainly for the bling factor.
• Carbon hugger from Fullsix carbon fibre. (http://m.fullsixcarbon.com/) Flawless finish and a perfect fit. A straight swap for the plastic original. Available through Moto Rapido.
• MR rearsets from Desmoworld (http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=54406). Beautifully made with plenty of adjustment.
• 14 tooth Renthal front sprocket. To help smooth out low speed running. Gives a boost to acceleration too. No obvious downsides (although, in theory, it could wear the chain more quickly along with the swingarm chain guard).
• Carbon front sprocket cover from Fullsix via Moto Rapido.
• Frame plugs and seat hump washers. Again from Desmoworld. You could argue that they keep moisture out of the frame but I just like the way they look.
• Oberon clutch slave cylinder. Nicely made from billet and eases town riding as it reduces effort at the lever by about 30%. You do lose a little lift, so a span-adjustable lever is a useful addition to maximise travel (see below). (http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/...ders_DCSC.html)

08-05-2017, 11:36 AM	#3
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	• Carbon chainguard from Carbon4US. Very nice quality. A complete replacement for the stock item, including the swingarm guard. However, because the replacement chain runner was hard carbon, it was quite noisy and 'clattery'. I wasn't sure how durable it would be either as I'd also fitted a 14 tooth front sprocket, which brings the chain closer to the swinging arm. I ended up cutting the old and new guards in half and mating the back of the carbon one to the front of the plastic one. • Öhlins DU737 shock. Adjustable for preload and rebound (40 clicks). Note that, as delivered, the preload was too firm with no static sag at all. A couple of turns of the preload rings did the trick and the ride is definitely more controlled than the stock Sachs unit. The Öhlins spring rate is 115 N/mm. • Gold DID X-ring chain, mainly for the bling factor. • Carbon hugger from Fullsix carbon fibre. (http://m.fullsixcarbon.com/) Flawless finish and a perfect fit. A straight swap for the plastic original. Available through Moto Rapido. • MR rearsets from Desmoworld (http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=54406). Beautifully made with plenty of adjustment. • 14 tooth Renthal front sprocket. To help smooth out low speed running. Gives a boost to acceleration too. No obvious downsides (although, in theory, it could wear the chain more quickly along with the swingarm chain guard). • Carbon front sprocket cover from Fullsix via Moto Rapido. • Frame plugs and seat hump washers. Again from Desmoworld. You could argue that they keep moisture out of the frame but I just like the way they look. • Oberon clutch slave cylinder. Nicely made from billet and eases town riding as it reduces effort at the lever by about 30%. You do lose a little lift, so a span-adjustable lever is a useful addition to maximise travel (see below). (http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/...ders_DCSC.html) Last edited by Luddite; 27-02-2020 at 12:37 PM..