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Torque arms on a R12s
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:02 pm
by xpis
Hi guys, am i right in thinking to jack up the back end up on a R12s a GS12 arm would fit, if so would fitting one do any damage to any joints ?
Re: Torque arms on a R12s
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:09 am
by sandbar
xpis wrote:Hi guys, am i right in thinking to jack up the back end up on a R12s a GS12 arm would fit, if so would fitting one do any damage to any joints ?
It will fit, but will make no difference - they are the same length!
sandbar
Re: Torque arms on a R12s
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:58 pm
by Dog Tyred
sandbar wrote:
It will fit, but will make no difference - they are the same length!
sandbar
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:37 pm
by xpis
Thanx for that guys. Is there anyway to jack up the back end ?
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:40 pm
by gus
Hi
If you have the sports pack with ohlins suspension fitted you can alter the length of the rear shock using the threaded adjust at the bottom of the shock.
All the best
Gus
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:42 pm
by Dog Tyred
xpis wrote:Thanx for that guys. Is there anyway to jack up the back end ?
Or you could buy one of these
http://www.wunderlichamerica.com/motorc ... 3-473.html
DT
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:51 pm
by sandbar
xpis wrote:Thanx for that guys. Is there anyway to jack up the back end ?
Gus is absolutely right. Lengthening the shock is the best and correct method
An alternative is to use a longer torque arm! That will probably mean going after-market and will start to fundamentally change the angles of the shafts. I can see no reason why a Verholen Adjustable Torque Arm designed for use on the R1100S would not do the job. It is a similar length and the fittings at both ends are the same.
Mind you, I reckon that mounted above the drive shaft it would look a bit bulky and gross!
sandbar
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:19 am
by Droptarotter
I use a Wunderlich (HP2 S) and an Evoluzione (R12S).
I also have the shocks at max length and RT A-arms installed on both bikes.
The HP2 also uses a Pirelli 200 series tire.
Both bikes now turn in by just thinking about a turn!
San Jose BMW also makes an adjustable arm for the R1200's.
Cheers