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thanks for your detailed explanation. ive swapped chains on several v4 panigales and swapped both the sprockets and the sprocket carriers. ive also increased the length of the chain to get the adjustment working in a different position and to lengthen the wheel base...
the position of the spindle relative to the hub for a std chain length and std size sprockets works in the arc between 09 and 12 so for the first year or so of a chains adjustment it is well within this arc. this has the effect of lowering the ride height every time it adjusted.
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As my wife gets older and I get in better shape she’s starting to insist on a Cush drive.
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Scammer. Hacked an abandoned account that likely had a weak password and no 2-factor authentication.
Before the flurry of posts today, the last one with that user name was 2017.
Before the flurry of posts today, the last one with that user name was 2017.
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Some non latte drinking .... maybe?
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Cush drive bolts are 14 mm 12-point right?
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That’s what I was originally looking at. OEM carrier or something else?
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The quick change part doesn't complicate things at all, if anything it makes it simpler. Just some screws that fix the sprocket to the carrier.
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Just did a quick measure of my stock V4S chain (DID 525) with 3700 mi on the clock and the chain has not lengthened at all. It’s still at 25.4 cm.
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25.4 cm or inches?
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Nominal chain length for a new 5xx chain is 25.4 cm for 8 links. Max length is 25.65 cm
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Ok, that clears the confusion.
I hadn’t noticed that measurement before
I hadn’t noticed that measurement before
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Installed the 1-piece SITTA 42t rear sprocket this evening on the bike and not too bad of a job. Hardest part is getting the 230 Nm nut off. Took a good 30 sec of impact wrench to get that nut off (usually I last longer, promise). Will probably replace the cush pins in another 4k or when either the chain/sprocket wears beyond spec. The weight savings is not as much as you’d think. Maybe a pound or so. Like @SBK-SP said, 15-42 gets you to very close to stock on the eccentric.
One notable observation was that the SITTA sprocket is 0.5 mm narrower than the stock sprocket. Confirmed at least by packaging and stamping that it is 525. Will keep an eye out for wear.
Also, with alu sprockets the key thing will be keeping it clean to prolong life. Grit will chew it up quick.
One notable observation was that the SITTA sprocket is 0.5 mm narrower than the stock sprocket. Confirmed at least by packaging and stamping that it is 525. Will keep an eye out for wear.
Also, with alu sprockets the key thing will be keeping it clean to prolong life. Grit will chew it up quick.
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