170mm linkage any good

Discussion in 'General 1000RR Discussion' started by Joe #4D, Dec 24, 2015.

  1. Joe #4D

    Joe #4D Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2015
    Messages:
    32
    Likes Received:
    0
    Hay I'm upgrading my suspension. To ohlins frunt and back ttx and 30mm cartridges, but would a 170mm linkage make the handling even better???
    Cheers
     
    #1 Joe #4D, Dec 24, 2015
  2. si1000repsol

    si1000repsol Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2011
    Messages:
    1,673
    Likes Received:
    517
    Yes anything less than 175mm raises the back and helps move weight to the front wheel. Padgetts stick with 175mm for the road but Honda use 166-175mm on road and track.
     
    #2 si1000repsol, Dec 25, 2015
  3. Joe #4D

    Joe #4D Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2015
    Messages:
    32
    Likes Received:
    0
    Cool cheers it's for my track bike. I have heard good thing about them.
    Do you use them si1000??
     
    #3 Joe #4D, Dec 25, 2015
  4. si1000repsol

    si1000repsol Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2011
    Messages:
    1,673
    Likes Received:
    517
    I have the 166mm linkage which is the most aggressive HRC link but compliments the slightly longer wheelbase I have
     
    #4 si1000repsol, Dec 25, 2015

Share This Page