Rearset question

[ggemelos]

I was interested in getting a rearset for my non-ABS M1100.  I'm thinking of going with Sato since they seem pretty adjustable and I like the look.  The question I have is if the rearsets have all the functionality of the stock part?  In particular I have heard that with some rearsets you need to get a pressure switch to activate the brake lights.  Is that true for the Sato and is there anything else I would need?

While I have your attentions, anybody know a place with good prices on the Sato rearsets?

[Veloce-Fino]

This thread should answer most of your questions

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=41545.0

[ggemelos]

Thanks, I already looked at that thread.  They only mention that a pressure switch is needed for the Woodcraft rearset.  I just wanted to check if that was also the case for the Sato. 

[stopintime]

Do you need the pegs to be positioned different than stock?
If so, you should research the positions actually offered by the various rearsets.
Some of them offer very little adjustment and some mostly up.

[Drunken Monkey]

I have the Satos for the m900 and they require the pressure switch.

Mind you, I don't use one since I never use my rear brake, and I've never found myself in a situation where I both needed my rear brake and I needed to let folks behind me know I was braking.

But it still bugs me I don't have one.

[Veloce-Fino]

I have the Satos for the m900 and they require the pressure switch.

Mind you, I don't use one since I never use my rear brake, and I've never found myself in a situation where I both needed my rear brake and I needed to let folks behind me know I was braking.

But it still bugs me I don't have one.

I use my rear brake 90% of the time. It makes for much smoother stopping and when needed I can stop on a dime using both.

As far as the pressure switch goes. Get the rearsets you want. If they require a switch buy one, they are pennies compared to the actual rearsets.

[Drunken Monkey]

I use my rear brake 90% of the time. It makes for much smoother stopping and when needed I can stop on a dime using both.

They key here is you're using both. So as long as the front switch is working you don't need a rear switch.

Sorry I wasn't clearer, but I was referring to braking only with the rear.

But yes, the rear switch runs about 1/20th-1/40th the cost of the rearsets. Buy one.

[Veloce-Fino]

They key here is you're using both. So as long as the front switch is working you don't need a rear switch.

Sorry I wasn't clearer, but I was referring to braking only with the rear.

But yes, the rear switch runs about 1/20th-1/40th the cost of the rearsets. Buy one.

agreed.. never really use rear brake solo....

Might be a requirement for inspection also.

[Drunken Monkey]

Might be a requirement for inspection also.

Good point. Living in CA I forget that most states have annual inspections (We don't. We just get 'fix it' tickets)