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DB1 860
Joined: 23 Mar 2014 Posts: 177 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 11:04 pm Post subject: Db1 rear hugger |
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Ive seen a few different style huggers on DB1's over the years,
As I'm pulling the swingarm out and replacing the shock, I thought I could also look at fitting a hugger.
Does anyone know are they an accessory or off a different bike like a F1 or a SS Ducati? |
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Quadrasuarass
Joined: 23 Aug 2013 Posts: 82 Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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I used a hugger from an 851 Tricolour that was parted out (16" wheels). I cut it down and freshened it up to suit then had Steve Bridge at F1 Engineering make up an Al mounting bracket that was then painted black.
Cheers
Nigel
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DB1 860
Joined: 23 Mar 2014 Posts: 177 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 2:24 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for that Nigel, it looks very smart, its given me some ideas.
Is that a Wilbers shock that I can see, are you happy with it? as that's what I've ordered for my DB1
Gerald |
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Quadrasuarass
Joined: 23 Aug 2013 Posts: 82 Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 4:15 am Post subject: |
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Shock is Maxton with high and low speed damping, M1R forks have also been fitted out with Maxton cartridges compete with compression and rebound damping adjustment; they did a great job and even retained the reservoirs on top of the forks. I can't comment on performance of the suspension as the bike is still coming back together; however Maxton have an excellent reputation when it comes to road and track set ups.
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Nigel |
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Quadrasuarass
Joined: 23 Aug 2013 Posts: 82 Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 4:15 am Post subject: |
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Shock is Maxton with high and low speed damping, M1R forks have also been fitted out with Maxton cartridges compete with compression and rebound damping adjustment; they did a great job and even retained the reservoirs on top of the forks. I can't comment on performance of the suspension as the bike is still coming back together; however Maxton have an excellent reputation when it comes to road and track set ups.
Cheers
Nigel |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 4:31 am Post subject: |
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Nice touch. The hand made bracket is very Bimota _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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DB1 860
Joined: 23 Mar 2014 Posts: 177 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 6:57 am Post subject: |
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Now that you mention it I can see the name Maxton on the spring in photo number 5.
I had my M1R forks serviced just recently and they felt alright,
but I wonder if the new shock is going to show up these forks. |
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Quadrasuarass
Joined: 23 Aug 2013 Posts: 82 Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 9:48 am Post subject: |
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The M1Rs are OK if a little under-dampened on rebound which can probably be tuned out by someone who knows how to set them up properly. The rear shock, however left allot to be desired - my one was best destined for the bin.
Cheers Nigel |
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