Marcus, I am so relieved to read that the cause of the starter failure was something to do with bike and not the starter components, since having had mine fitted I have become totally reliant on it, I very much doubt that my knackered old knee could even turn it over now let alone start it.
First ride this year.
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Hi Danno, While testing dampers for the modified steering stem I found Koni's to be the worst for soaking up small bumps and rough road, ok for big bumps and potholes, but rigid on the small stuff, as TT says change to a strutted rear end , I have just done this, I had fitted an AVO coil over and was disappointed with the result, then I realised more rear suspension travel meant more whacks on the backside, so calculated how long a pair of struts would need to be and knocked up a pair just to try, all I can say is BLISS
I immediately made a proper pair and would never go back to the standard C set up.
Thanks. Looks like a worthwhile mod. Monoshock too.
Assuming it bolts onto the original mounts.
The long rear struts that result in a fully suspended seat are just the thing for comfort BUT! They place a large twisting moment on those fragile 'legs' at the front of the seat frame. Fit a brace to prevent failure! See attached
Danno, that is the AVO coil over and it bolts straight in.
Martyn, yes I realise about the stress on the front mount, mine is a much thicker home made stainless seat frame but will be looking at doing something extra to be on the safe side.
Martyn, yes I realise about the stress on the front mount, mine is a much thicker home made stainless seat frame but will be looking at doing something extra to be on the safe side.
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Hi Danno, when making seat struts it's best to remove the rear springs and lower the suspension as far as it will go until the damper bottoms out. It is surprising how far the wheel travels. Cheers, Stu.
Don't forget to make all seat pivot points solid.
my recent take on this subject
F: Frame - Heim joints
Im like a kid with a new toy now I know another name for ball joints :) To avoid spoiling the front brake thread here is my use of them on my sub frame at present on my Comet. NB its got a large seat on at the moment
www.vincentownersclub.co.uk
Also if you have the long seat from the Spares Co the rear lifting handle may hit the back of the seat. On my twin I turned the lifting handle over which moves it backwards aroung the mudguard in relation to the seat. You have to weld a new tab on for the rear chain guard fixing or if you can find a Comet lifting handle turning it over puts the tab on the correct right hand side.
Looks great. Shocks look longer than the C Rapide ones.