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  5. Aftermarket rearsets

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  6. Aftermarket rearsets

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  7. Aftermarket rearsets

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    Just now, JustinNck1 said:

    I just saw this mentioned on a Ducati forum..

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-GSXR-750-24mm-Allen-Wrench-Axle-Tool-112611-001-/152016800400?epid=758277934&hash=item2364e84a90:m:mSTd-LrfPw-xMtuf-EsL5tg&vxp=mtr

    I was just going to look on the Ducati/Monster forums - a few solutions were found and someone used something they found at Lowe's if I remember correctly.  I should have saved the page, but of course I didn't...  :nono:

  9. Aftermarket rearsets

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    7 minutes ago, JustinNck1 said:

    I never dreamed it would be that hard to find a 24mm hex socket. I just did some searching and there isn't too many options let alone reasonably cheap options.

    https://store.snapon.com/Hand-Sockets-Socket-Motorcycle-1-2-drive-24-mm-external-hex-Suzuki-Hayabusa--P642959.aspx

    Right?!??  I figured it would be available somewhere but I guess not.  I'll find one eventually, it's not like I need it right away, the rearsets are coming from Italy so that will take a couple weeks, plus the weather isn't really ideal right now for riding so I'm not in a huge hurry to get it.

    Thanks for looking, I appreciate it.  

  10. Aftermarket rearsets

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    Who would have thought finding a 24mm Allen wrench was so difficult...  I've been to Sears hardware, Home Depot, Lowe's and an industrial tool store.  The guy at the indutrial tool joint tried to tell me to go to a mechanic he knows of instead... Uh huh, nope.

  11. Aftermarket rearsets

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    33 minutes ago, jacobhawkins said:

    Ya know, I'm just glad to see you getting into more of a sportbike mode here.  You gonna come to some street rides down on SEO next year and some track days at mid ohio?

    Thanks.  I'm just trying to make my bike more usable to me - I wanted to do similar things with my R6 but there were just too many things to change to make it more comfortable, now I'm faced with a comfortable bike that only needs minor changes so I can better use it at the track.  And I would like to ride SEO but I have a few hangups about joining rides - sorry, I can't remember if we talked about it or not.  And I'm working on getting my own suit so I can participate in some track days next year - I'm just not sure where they will be at yet.

    I would also like to come & watch some OMRL races next summer too!! 

  12. Aftermarket rearsets

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    17 minutes ago, Tonik said:

    Not suggesting you do the 5/8's trick but it isn't on tight and at least this side dies not involve the swingarm. As lose as that nut was I would be shocked if that is the swingarm.

    What does the other side look like?

    Well at least this confirms what the guys at the dealer told me about what size that large awful bolt is.  And I would rather find the right size wrench but it's good to know that 5/8's trick just in case.  Thanks for finding that video!!!

    The other side is pretty much the same thing...

     

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  13. Aftermarket rearsets

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    34 minutes ago, Tonik said:

    So you want a socket on so you can put a breaker bar on it. 1/2 inch. I think there is a high probability that lowes will have it. The Sears hardware near me will, as will Amazon.

    Is that the nut for the swingarm shaft? And if so does it need to come out for the other side too?

    Yes, I may need a breaker bar, unless I use an impact to break it loose.  I forgot about the Sears near you, I will check them out.  And other than the size of that socket, I'm not sure if that's the swingarm shaft, I need to do more research...

    Thanks!!!!

  14. Aftermarket rearsets

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    Next question... It looks like I need a size 24 Allen wrench for that ginormous bolt on the rear sets... Is this something I can find at Home Depot or Lowe's?  The new rear sets are ordered and won't arrive for a couple weeks, so I have a little time to find it.

  17. Aftermarket rearsets

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    2 hours ago, Isaac's Papa said:

    Look at the state of that brake fluid! :eek:

     

    It's a random internet photo of an 821...  :dunno:

    2 hours ago, blue03636 said:

    It's the rear, who uses that anyway? :D

    My rear gets a lot of use...

    ...the brake you dirty bunch of savages :rolleyes:

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  18. Aftermarket rearsets

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    17 minutes ago, jacobhawkins said:

    Wait, what?!?  What the fuck is that?  Can they make it harder to get to that stuff?

    That's the main bolt that holds the rearset onto the bike...  definitely gonna need a breaker bar to loosen that... :nono:

  19. Aftermarket rearsets

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    1 minute ago, blue03636 said:

    This may be easier.

    https://www.solomotoparts.com/Rizoma-Eccentric-Adjustable-Footpegs-Adapter-for-Monster-821-14-16/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw09zOBRCqARIsAH8XF1aJV0yCDJ7YXK0ig3eBdMmdH3tAH3yjH1JvAZQxOCNC6q7XdwhavIsaAhGQEALw_wcB

    Yes, but I'm trying to eliminate the passenger pegs altogether - the rearset design is garbage for the Monsters, except the 1200R (those pegs are separate and not one piece like my bike).  I actually tweaked my knee trying to get my leg out at the track because of these stupid pegs, plus the rubber on top of the peg is awful when it's wet.

     

  20. Aftermarket rearsets

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    2 minutes ago, what said:

    hardest part is probably re-attaching shift/brake linkages, which isn't really hard. 

    I had to disconnect the shifter linkage on my R6 just to change the oil, it was more of a pain than anything else.  I'm worried about loosening the large bolts that hold it all in place...

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  25. WTB 50cc bike

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    Found a Yamaha TTR-50e - got a decent deal and it only needed minimal work - new battery & cleaned the carb.

    I have no idea how I used to ride the Honda 50's my dad had a few years ago, my legs are just wayyy too long for those little bikes...  lol

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