| Author | Message | ||
     Fginn |
Does anyone know where to get a longer shift linkage? I'm talking about the tube that is threaded at both ends. I need one about 3/4 to 1" longer than the one on my bike which is 8 1/2".My bike is 96 S-1. Thanks. Fred | ||
| Whodom |
You can make an "extender" for the linkage with a short piece of threaded rod (or a machine screw with the head sawed off) and a coupling nut. The "X-1 Files" page has a paragraph about how to improve the 2001/2002 shifter that explains how to do it: http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/Marriott/x1/ Your 96 may require different sized hardware, but the principle is the same. | ||
| Aaomy |
say please and be specific on you measurements,, what thread are the hemi joints on the end? do you know? probably want nice shiny al dont ya? | ||
| Fginn |
Aaomy, 9.5" length would be fine, but I don't know the thread size, one end is left hand threads. Fred | ||
| Djkaplan |
Actually, the coupling nut idea seems like the simplest solution. I need to get a longer rod so I get my range of adjustment back on my relocated shifter. Aaomy, do you have a collection of reverse thread taps? | ||
| Aaomy |
nope not too many left hand thread taps kicking around.. a few but not a lot.. if you knew the size i could look.. try measuring the od of the thread and measure 1" of thread and count the number of "points" or an 1/2" and double the # that will give you threads pre inch.. djkaplan: were you the guy checking out my shifter set up? broken foot peg thread? if so i may be posting some more projects tonight!! | ||
| Chris_mackay |
1/4-28 | ||
| Aaomy |
thanks mackay,,, tap ordered today,,, or at least the lefty,,, whats the od on the al tubing. 5/16" 3/8"??? | ||
| Rick_a |
There's a touring footpeg kits for S2's that come with a longer rod. | ||
| Aaomy |
in that case i may have a spare kicking around already.. ill measure it when i get home tonight. i didnt think it was longer though.. know soon enough.. | ||
| Djkaplan |
Where in the heck can you get that kit? Aaomy, lets see some of those pics! | ||
| Aaomy |
rick a that s2t rod is shorter,, kinda thought it was. it measures 6 inches.. havent played with one i quite a while so had to check both..the taps should be in shortly i hope. some times next day some times next week?  sorry i havent been able to post any of the picks yet,, hears todays project. thought it might make a nice teaser for you..  | ||
| Aaomy |
P.S. fginn,,, fred hey pm me with your personal info..." address" .. aaron | ||
| Djkaplan |
The Mother of all venturi rings...  | ||
| Ara |
I'd love to see comparitive dyno runs between your venturi ring and the Screaming Eagle unit. You do beautiful work! | ||
| Aaomy |
hey guys left hand tap is in,, just need od and your address fred.. hopefully ill get a chance to finish the air cleaner assembly tonight .. | ||
| Ara |
Aaron, What's the story on that venturi ring??? Inquiring minds and all that. It's a work of art! Russ | ||
| Aaomy |
ok fred,, 3/8 od 9, 1/2" long,, 6061 billet al, right hand 1/4-28 one end, left hand 1/4-28 the other and satin finished right now,, want a quick polish on it too?,, shes ready,, need you address though? russ,, more picts tonight. check back latter. | ||
| Rick_a |
I searched online for that kit. I don't remember which dealer stocked 'em. I can find out once I find that part # again. | ||
| Aaomy |
the kit has long since been obsoleted. if you want the part # ill look at the package when i get home and post them. dont know why, the rod in the kit is only 6" long.. | ||
| Aaomy |
hey guys been promising more teasers of the air cleaner assembly..   its designed to work with the stock s2 cover and use a 2" k&n element, the cover bolts to the top plate and seals against the filter. always hated that stock cover post in my venturi!! center cone to help control turbulence and smooth the increase in air velocity.. will post more picts when i start posting the rest of the projects i did to her.. still putting her back together right now.. aaron |
