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« Reply #90 on: April 12, 2010, 03:30:05 AM »

It is pretty light, I can't remember the number. But it doesn't do the "holding" - the pinch bolts on the triple that pinch around the steering stem do the real work.

Thanks much AM, you'd think i giant nut like that would be responsible for a little more Grin
I'll be sure to recheck everything in a 100 miles or so. PICS TO COME. Still some small details to work out.
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« Reply #91 on: April 12, 2010, 10:31:25 AM »

That ringnut sets the preload on the steering head bearings.
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« Reply #92 on: April 12, 2010, 10:42:54 AM »

That ringnut sets the preload on the steering head bearings.

Can you further elaborate on bearing preload? i don't quite get it...
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« Reply #93 on: April 12, 2010, 11:54:36 AM »

Can you further elaborate on bearing preload? i don't quite get it...

They're angular-contact bearings, so they require an axial preload so that they can resist the radial loads of bike weight, bumps, front brake, etc.

More here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_bearing

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« Reply #94 on: April 12, 2010, 06:35:34 PM »

That's some interesting stuff. I understood about 10% of it, but interesting none the less! Thanks Speeddog!
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« Reply #95 on: April 17, 2010, 10:48:39 AM »

still moving along.
couple minor set backs, but nothing too bad. did end up need spacers for my reservoirs. jeff @ monsterparts was more than happy to oblige waytogo

other set back.... a little more aggravating... i noticed a small chip in my CF fender that I bought... didn't think much of it. got it installed last weekend, all went well. looked good, fit decent but a tad bit TIGHT on the mounting points... went back up today, the resin cracked from the chip, over to the guide hole/slot for the brake line... very disappointed Sad

hopefully a refund will be in quick order, my fingers are crossed. i didn't ride with it, and if the damn thing cracks from just sitting there installed, it damn well would crack from the stresses of riding.

on an up note, got the clipon brackets and everything installed, man do they look awesome. bars are set in a nice spot, so much more comfortable than i would have imagined. the whole setup is putting my body at angle that allows me to use my entire core for support... the stock bar location with my rearsets had me at a strange spot... just a bit too high to really support myself from my center.

again, pics to come soon... camera was dead today..
also, shameless plug... my Suburban Machinery S2R (fat) bar is for sale...
http://www.suburban-machinery.com/ducati2.html
$150 SHIPPED Conti-US.
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« Reply #96 on: April 17, 2010, 08:03:18 PM »

what clip ons are you using
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« Reply #97 on: April 18, 2010, 04:11:01 AM »

what clip ons are you using

Woodcraft 53mm's with 2-inch rise. From oncycles.
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