Single side s/arm conversion?

[Jez900ie]

Just because...

I certainly haven't decided to to do it, just musing over the possibilities.

Why would the bike be more likely to lose adhesion on the rear wheel?

My bike is a bit lighter than standard (i really should get it weighed) and has a few extra ponies too. I would never sell it for an S2R - 900 is the classic number and its all I need & more.

[Darkness]

Originally Posted by Jez900ie

Why would the bike be more likely to lose adhesion on the rear wheel?

Increasing the unsprung weight with a heavier swingarm assembly would make it more difficult for the spring and damper to keep the wheel on the floor, but lighter wheels, brakes etc could more than compensate compared with standard: though lighter everything would be a better target for performance and handling.

[Jez900ie]

Originally Posted by Darkness

Increasing the unsprung weight with a heavier swingarm assembly would make it more difficult for the spring and damper to keep the wheel on the floor, but lighter wheels, brakes etc could more than compensate compared with standard: though lighter everything would be a better target for performance and handling.

OK thanks for that - I follow the logic. Still in a real world scenario, how applicable is it really? Is the weight difference between single and OEM s/arms enough to make a noticable difference? Also how much traction do you lose 1%, 5% or more?

Is this not a case of yes there is less traction, because there is more weight, but in reality it is negligable?

I've ridden a few 916's and this didn't seem to be an issue... I'm an old git, riding an old bike, and its hard for me to think this is something to be concerned about - but happy to learn different.