rear sets??

Stormtrooper · Post by **Stormtrooper** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 6:09 am

anyone got rear sets fitted? if so what are the ones to go for or not
whats the best for, quality of finish, price, looks, ease of fitting etc etc etc.

W@zzA · Post by **W@zzA** » Tue Jul 22, 2003 11:01 pm

I've got Harris rear sets on mine, fitting isnt to bad and they look the mutts

Fitting is a lot easier if you've got a spare swing arm pivot bolt, just replace the footrest on the nut side, support the bike (a doddle if theres two of you) and tap the new bolt through then replace the other side

If you dont have another pivot bolt you'll need some good straight 20mm diameter shaft with a shamfered end and no burrs, use this to get the bolt out then replace the bolt once you've done the footrests.
The brackets for the stop light switch are a bit fiddly and I couldnt see how to fit the return spring so I made my own, I didn't have any instruction cos mine were 2nd hand. Although she gets a regular clean they stand up to the weather quite well and I only get the autosol on them once every six weeks or so but the anodised ones will be easier to look after

Stormtrooper · Post by **Stormtrooper** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 2:08 am

cheers,thanks for feedback & the fitting tip

im am leaning towards buying the harris ones, as ive not heard much about any others, & i was thinking of black anodised,
do they improve the riding position much though??

W@zzA · Post by **W@zzA** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 2:17 am

Yes better and not uncomfortable:!: If you ride with peg in the arch of your foot they're fine, But if you ride with the ball/toe of your foot on the peg the rear master cylinder tends to stick out a bit and gets in the way of your boot

Minor design fault by Harris

Might get a flat foot rest plate made as there's no reason for it to be stepped, you'll see what I mean When you get some.

W@zzA.

blackstorm · Post by **blackstorm** » Thu Jul 24, 2003 8:35 pm

A minor point but worth considering . Ive got Harris rear sets which are great

but the carbon heal guard on the gear lever sides seems very bendy

. The problem being that when on a track day or moving around the bike my left heel presses against the guard and it bends into the rear hugger. This is a pain as its scratched the hugger

. Not sure if this is a one off fault as the brake side is fine may be worth checking if you go for Harris

W@zzA · Post by **W@zzA** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 12:39 am

The guy I bought mine off made some neat ally heel plates

andy c · Post by **andy c** » Fri Jul 25, 2003 8:56 am

I've got Harris rear sets on mine never noticed a problem with the heel guard. That could be just different riding styles.

Andy

W@zzA · Post by **W@zzA** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 12:46 am

Just fitted Remus high levels, I was worried about clearance with Harris rear sets but they fit OK.

Binks · Post by **Binks** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 2:22 pm

Any suggestions on whether the harris rear sets (or any others) would make a substantial difference to the riding position, at the moment I get bad pains in my legs after 70 miles as I am six foot two tall. I don't want to sell the bike as it is great fun, but it really does hurt when you go for a long ride!

blackstorm · Post by **blackstorm** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 7:01 pm

Sorry to say. Im 6'2" as well and I'd have to say the Harris rear sets are a big improvement over standard in every area apart from comfort but they are adjustable and you might find a position that suits you.

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