I run a 150/70 rear tire, currently Mitas E07, and have found that going 3 teeth up on the rear put the speedo back to correct. When I'm on road I use the stock front sprocket and when going off-road I drop down 1 tooth in the front. When I have done longer trips I carry both front sprockets which are easy to change. Only time I have really wanted lower gears was in Colorado above 9k ft and the air is thin so the engine is way down on power.
Hello Frank. Thank you for doing the build I have been looking for 😊. I have a question - are the steering stems on the NC and the Transalp the same diameter, and does the steering stem bearings have the same dimensions? Best regards, Soeren
Hi there,im sure you watched my series one build,if not go watch it.You can use the Transalp 700 top and bottom yoke,press out the NC700 stem in the centre,machine it into the TA unit..done,the bearings stay the NC bearings...just check on the vids what i updated 😉 thanks for your support.
Thanks for your answer. And ups, I just bought a xlv650 entire front fork setup. Hope I can make that setup work. Nice videos and explanations. Thx. again. Cheers, Soeren
Hi Ian, i have been involved with Motorcycles since 1989, mostly Japanese brands, there isn't much that gives me sleepless nights, electrical or mechanical.Most of them have they known issues which can be easily diagnosed, patience is key here :)
Hi Steve, i did a video which i am compiling around your question, low center of gravity is what i want on an adventure bike, but due to the NC motor tapping out at 6500rpm, it certainly needs low down torque...i don't think they are related, but check out my video in an hour or two and send me your thoughts please.
The 35mm extension gives you more height, the suspension travel mechanically stays the same.
Thanks for that
Going to be great. Well be nice to see the result.
Thank you
Bravo Frank !!! - Respect & thanks for sharing !!!
Thank you, i can't wait for this build to complete, it's going to be awesome and very practical off road....thanks again.
Thank you for sharing your build with us.
Always a pleasure,hope it helps...hope you take something away from it.
I run a 150/70 rear tire, currently Mitas E07, and have found that going 3 teeth up on the rear put the speedo back to correct. When I'm on road I use the stock front sprocket and when going off-road I drop down 1 tooth in the front. When I have done longer trips I carry both front sprockets which are easy to change. Only time I have really wanted lower gears was in Colorado above 9k ft and the air is thin so the engine is way down on power.
Thanks,i will check that one out for sure,much appreciated 👌
Sounds like a simple conversion to do. I wonder how the DCT will convert.
If you take time and do it properly it is straight forward...on the DCT one has to include ABS rings on wheels..😉
Hello Frank. Thank you for doing the build I have been looking for 😊. I have a question - are the steering stems on the NC and the Transalp the same diameter, and does the steering stem bearings have the same dimensions? Best regards, Soeren
Hi there,im sure you watched my series one build,if not go watch it.You can use the Transalp 700 top and bottom yoke,press out the NC700 stem in the centre,machine it into the TA unit..done,the bearings stay the NC bearings...just check on the vids what i updated 😉 thanks for your support.
Thanks for your answer. And ups, I just bought a xlv650 entire front fork setup. Hope I can make that setup work. Nice videos and explanations. Thx. again. Cheers, Soeren
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Well done Frank,hey what's your background with regards motorcycle mechanics? Your certainly not afraid to tackle complex jobs?
Hi Ian, i have been involved with Motorcycles since 1989, mostly Japanese brands, there isn't much that gives me sleepless nights, electrical or mechanical.Most of them have they known issues which can be easily diagnosed, patience is key here :)
@@FranksWay go for you Frank, you would be a good friend to have as a neighbor 😁
Thanks Ian 🙃
what rear sprocket you chose and how many teeth it have? and have you need to mod something either on sprocket or on rear carrier? Thank you
Transalp rear wheel,XL600 sprocket 520 chain,sprocket rear inner diameter 130mm..
Been following this and there is opinion that because of the low c of g the back wheel spins up too easily. Your opinion?
Hi Steve,i will give you my opinnion a bit later today,good question..
Hi Steve, i did a video which i am compiling around your question, low center of gravity is what i want on an adventure bike, but due to the NC motor tapping out at 6500rpm, it certainly needs low down torque...i don't think they are related, but check out my video in an hour or two and send me your thoughts please.