I didn't want to hi jack Vikings thread on the 22mm off set thread, but, wanted to comment on a post from Fryguy.
"Hi Dale
I can't confirm any spring changes, but I was told there would be valving changes, which is typical. The 22s and a low fuel indicator are the only 'big' upgrades. Kinda boring I know, but why mess around with a good thing. The low fuel indicator is a wise thing, fell victim to running out of fuel myself this weekend."
One thing I wish they would have addressed, and maybe they have, on the 2010's is on the polyethylene sub frame truss, that some sort of capturing fastener would be incorporated into the truss at the middle set of bolts that bolt into the round piece of aluminum that passes through the fuel tank. This, to keep it from spinning when one is either removing or replacing the bolts there. The round piece of Aluminum already has the 12mm flats on the ends, so it would just be a matter of having new counter sink pieces pressed into the truss at this point.
In fact, last night when I was re-assembling after removing my exhaust mid pipe to wrap it with DEI header wrap, one side stripped while I was properly torqueing the bolts. Not wanting to have this happen again, using a heli coil repair system, I replaced the threads on both sides with the tungsten inserts.
The low fuel light is a nice touch, but, if you aren't near the truck, or don't have any gas with you, or a way to get some, well you're just hosed anyway. But it will be good for circuit type racing where you have a pit available. In that regard it will be awesome!
I think they should also include the rear fender brace, even if it doesn't have the light due to fed regulations.
They should also cut the chain by one link so that after just a few hours you don't have to do it yourself.
In addition to the valving changes, IMHO the bikes need to come with stiffer spring rates for "normal" sized people with their gear on. The stock springs are at their theorectical limit for somone in the 185# pound range, including gear. Perhaps I'm all wet here but, it would seem to me that having a bike sprung for some one weighing 200# with gear on would be more on the mark.
Most respectfully submitted,
"Hi Dale
I can't confirm any spring changes, but I was told there would be valving changes, which is typical. The 22s and a low fuel indicator are the only 'big' upgrades. Kinda boring I know, but why mess around with a good thing. The low fuel indicator is a wise thing, fell victim to running out of fuel myself this weekend."
One thing I wish they would have addressed, and maybe they have, on the 2010's is on the polyethylene sub frame truss, that some sort of capturing fastener would be incorporated into the truss at the middle set of bolts that bolt into the round piece of aluminum that passes through the fuel tank. This, to keep it from spinning when one is either removing or replacing the bolts there. The round piece of Aluminum already has the 12mm flats on the ends, so it would just be a matter of having new counter sink pieces pressed into the truss at this point.
In fact, last night when I was re-assembling after removing my exhaust mid pipe to wrap it with DEI header wrap, one side stripped while I was properly torqueing the bolts. Not wanting to have this happen again, using a heli coil repair system, I replaced the threads on both sides with the tungsten inserts.
The low fuel light is a nice touch, but, if you aren't near the truck, or don't have any gas with you, or a way to get some, well you're just hosed anyway. But it will be good for circuit type racing where you have a pit available. In that regard it will be awesome!
I think they should also include the rear fender brace, even if it doesn't have the light due to fed regulations.
They should also cut the chain by one link so that after just a few hours you don't have to do it yourself.
In addition to the valving changes, IMHO the bikes need to come with stiffer spring rates for "normal" sized people with their gear on. The stock springs are at their theorectical limit for somone in the 185# pound range, including gear. Perhaps I'm all wet here but, it would seem to me that having a bike sprung for some one weighing 200# with gear on would be more on the mark.
Most respectfully submitted,
