I'm very mechanically inclined. It seems pretty straight forward.
Just wondering if anyone has done this themselves, and if so, are there any pitfalls I should be aware of?
I haven't done an 1100, but here are two pitfalls with earlier models. They may apply.
1) If the 1100 is the same as earlier models, it'll have a big ass nut holding on the sprocket. You'll need an impact wrench to get it off. I've never had success with a breaker bar, though others have. Again, that's "if" it's the same as earlier models, which I don't know.
2) Make sure to check the eccentric on rear wheel so that the chain isn't at an angle where it will rub on the swingarm. This has been a problem with some earlier models (particularly DSS bikes that have done a SSS conversion), so just keep an eye out. Again, I don't know if it's a problem with the 1100 but it's something to check.
Spidey,
Thanks for the reply.
I figured I'd need to use my impact wrench.
I haven't messed with the eccentric on this particular bike, but it seems simple enough.
I still hope someone that has done it to their 1100 will see this post. It is such a popular mod!
So I installed the 14t sprocket.
I used a 22" torque wrench and a 32mm socket.
Not being sure of the correct torque, I set the wrench at 80 ft/lbs and moved up in 5 ft/lb increments until the nut came loose at 105 ft/lbs.
After installing the 14t sprocket the chain was VERY slack.
So, I adjusted the eccentric to tighten the chain. Once chain tension seemed about right, I could see that the bottom of the chain was just barely touching the chain guard, just to the rear of the sprocket cover.
Took it for a spin and it runs fine.
BUT... the chain touching bothers me. I went back and tried to adjust the eccentric a little better, but to maintain a reasonable tension on the chain, it seems it just has to touch there.
If anybody has any suggestions, I'd really appreciate any advice.
Quote from: hihhs on June 24, 2009, 07:37:39 PM
Once chain tension seemed about right, I could see that the bottom of the chain was just barely touching the chain guard, jut to the rear of the sprocket cover.
Took it for a spin and it tuns fine.
BUT... the chain touching bothers me. I went back and tried to adjust the eccentric a little better, but to maintain a reasonable tension on the chain, it seems it just has to touch there.
If anybody has any suggestions, I'd really appreciate any advice.
One of the side effects of the smaller dia sprocket. Nothin you can do about it really. Except buy BST's w/ a 6.0 in rear and then need to change your sprocket combo to gain clearance at the swingarm and.... wait sorry, I digress.
Quote from: hypurone on June 26, 2009, 06:04:03 AM
One of the side effects of the smaller dia sprocket. Nothin you can do about it really. Except buy BST's w/ a 6.0 in rear and then need to change your sprocket combo to gain clearance at the swingarm and.... wait sorry, I digress.
I like the way you are thinking. [thumbsup]
I've been eyeballing those CF BST's.
Now the question is how to convince my SO that I actually NEED $3500 worth of wheels on a new bike? :-\
Quote from: hihhs on June 26, 2009, 07:21:45 AM
I like the way you are thinking. [thumbsup]
I've been eyeballing those CF BST's.
Now the question is how to convince my SO that I actually NEED $3500 worth of wheels on a new bike? :-\
yeah, well can't help ya there. I don't do professional work anymore!! [laugh] But holy crap are they awesome. [thumbsup] [thumbsup] Be forwarned if you go the 6.0in rear route. You WILL have to change your sprockets and chain eventually to gain needed clearance. You will have clearance initially (minimum) but if you need to adjust your chain and/or depending on how stretched it already is, your gonna run out of room... ask me how I know!
Sadly, I just can't rationalize that kind of money for wheels right now. But I'll likely convince myself of the NEED later this year.
Do you have em on your bike? And if so, PICTURES PLEASE!!!!
Quote from: hihhs on June 26, 2009, 08:05:13 AM
Sadly, I just can't rationalize that kind of money for wheels right now. But I'll likely convince myself of the NEED later this year.
Do you have em on your bike? And if so, PICTURES PLEASE!!!!
Yup! ;D here's one:
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/hypurone/Monster%20S4RS/Sato%20Rearsets/Satos_painted6.jpg)
more here if yer really into this kind of porn:
http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/hypurone/Monster%20S4RS/ (http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff38/hypurone/Monster%20S4RS/)
ZOMBIE VOICE....
"NEED WHEELS, MUST HAVE WHEELS"
those are AWESOME [bow_down] [bow_down]
Going to your photobucket site now [popcorn]
Officially green with envy. I even dig your garage floor.
Great track shots.
Where are you that you get so much track time?
Quote from: hihhs on June 26, 2009, 09:10:31 AM
Officially green with envy. I even dig your garage floor.
Great track shots.
Where are you that you get so much track time?
Oh, about 10 mins from Sears Point! ;D
jealousy getting worse and worse ;D
ahhh, don't worry man, you'll get your wheels someday. Heck, I only waited 9 years!! [laugh]
I think I'm more jealous of your proximity to Sears Point. [thumbsup]
But the wheels are HOT.
Where the hell is my American Express?
Quote from: hihhs on June 26, 2009, 02:33:08 PM
I think I'm more jealous of your proximity to Sears Point. [thumbsup]
But the wheels are HOT.
Where the hell is my American Express?
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
So just out of curiosity, where did you buy your wheels?
in the US you have only one choice, Motowheels! Others have obtained from a South African co, no idea on the name.
Bellisimoto also carries them or is about to.
Enjoy Sears Point. Damn it! [cheeky]
Those wheels are liked a damned itch!!!
Thanks for your input. [thumbsup]
Even on my s4r it's touching the rubber guard,nothing really i can do about it except keep an eye on it.
Quote from: duc996 on June 28, 2009, 05:24:12 AM
Even on my s4r it's touching the rubber guard,nothing really i can do about it except keep an eye on it.
Ummm, not true. You can change the sprocket combination & chain(might not have to depending on if you run a shorter chain than stock) like I did to gain plenty of clearance and room to adjust the chain.
A 15/46 will give the same ratio as a 14/43 (stock on an RS), this will require that you move the wheel to its farthest forward point, which gives you all the room you need!! [thumbsup]
Quote from: hihhs on June 27, 2009, 03:43:14 PM
Enjoy Sears Point. Damn it! [cheeky]
Those wheels are liked a damned itch!!!
Thanks for your input. [thumbsup]
I am actually kinda bored with Sears (being I have ridden so much), but I hear ya!
Yeah, like I said, it took me 9 years to scratch that ITCH!! [thumbsup] and you WILL scratch it [laugh]
Quote from: hypurone on June 28, 2009, 11:17:50 AM
Ummm, not true. You can change the sprocket combination & chain(might not have to depending on if you run a shorter chain than stock) like I did to gain plenty of clearance and room to adjust the chain.
A 15/46 will give the same ratio as a 15/43 (stock on an RS), this will require that you move the wheel to its farthest forward point, which gives you all the room you need!! [thumbsup]
I
think in the quote above you meant a
14/46 will be same as 15/43. Correct?
I'm gonna show my ignorance here... :-\
I believe I now have 14/39 gearing (replaced 15t in front w/ 14t and still have stock 39t on rear).
If I were to increase the size of the rear, wouldn't that be like going back to the factory gearing?
Obviously I find this gearing stuff confusing. ???
As for the gearing, I am far more interested in smooth, quick acceleration & handling than I am in top speed. I live in Hawaii. I'm never going to get that bike to top speed.
Whoops, typo. Fixed it. Should have read: a 15/46 (3.066) is the same ratio as a 14/43 (3.071)... See what happens when you get me talking about carbon wheels! [laugh]