Download End Float

883 to 1200 Conversion
Bore cylinders ½”, from 3” to 3 ½” (removes 7 lbs of metal from each cylinder)
Cut chambers on the head bigger and use Wiseco pistons
On rubber mounted bikes the components are “hanging”
For vehicle alignment line up the wheels. The 4 points of the wheels must be lined up.
The front stabilizer moves the rear wheel left to right.
The top stabilizer moves the engine left to right.
Use an inclinometer on the front and rear rotors and read. If within ½ degree of each, it’s
in spec. (An inclinometer is a protractor that gives angles.)
Do the front rotor first and then the rear since the front can’t be moved.
Positive caster – The tubes are at a greater angle than the steering head.
All T- models have trailing fork tubes – 30 – 36 degrees
Trailing fork tubes are self centering. Push the wheel to one side and let go. It should
swing 3 times and then back to center.
On other fork tubes the fall away is 1 ½” to 2”
An enclosed chain rides in a rubber boot, in oil
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