Did you notice a difference on the bike in how it handled?
Sorry but I haven't ridden the bike yet. I just finished and it's gettin' dark and cold, so I'll try maybe tomorrow afternoon. I'll letcha know if I notice a difference though.
Plus while the plastic is off I wanna check the belts and give the bike the once over.
PS...I took pics but they are too big to post and I'm not computer smart enough to figure out how to do it. I can send them to any who wants them though. Just send me your e-addy.
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Bob Hancock
Warner Robins, GA
'98 900SS/SP FE #339
'06 PS1000LE
'07 R1200S
Last winter I swapped in a stock motor on my 93SS. AT that time I installed the Nichols bolts.
From the very first ride I felt a difference in the handling. Furthermore, all summer, every turn, bend and sweeper never failed to surprise me with new found stability.
I had put about 50K miles on the bike previously so my butt-o-meter was well acquainted with the bikes handling.
I had wondered if I'd feel a difference, but never imagined such a noticiable change.
The front adjustable Showas are RaceTec'd, rear shock is a late model Sachs with proper springrate, and forged Carro's for wheels. All these mods were preexisting to the Nicols bolts.
Just another two cents, but at the price and ease of installation its a mod worth considering.
I rode the bike today about 15 miles or so....minimal curves...it was cold too. The difference is there but not real big for the little time I was on the bike. I probably won't really know until I get the bike in the mountains and have a chance to run it. Amazing though how loose the stock bolts were and how firm the nichols ones are.
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Bob Hancock
Warner Robins, GA
'98 900SS/SP FE #339
'06 PS1000LE
'07 R1200S
I rode the bike today about 15 miles or so....minimal curves...it was cold too. The difference is there but not real big for the little time I was on the bike. I probably won't really know until I get the bike in the mountains and have a chance to run it. Amazing though how loose the stock bolts were and how firm the nichols ones are.
Bob,
Too bad you weren't up here for your first ride. You will be used to it by the time you get up here!!
Oh, I meant is the bolt kit compatible with Axljak frame sliders since the kit is a bit bigger. I've never installed one yet so I'm not sure if that will change mounting options.
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Originally Posted by bobducati
Hard to know what you mean by "room", as most frame sliders I've seen require a hole be cut into the plastic.
Sorry I can't help....would need to see the sliders. However, before I bought the bolts I called Nichols and talked to a very knowledgeable guy. Might give them a call, knowing what size thread the sliders take. Something that was surprising to me was that the frame holes aren't all the same ID so if the sliders insert into the frame that would also be a consideration.
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Bob Hancock
Warner Robins, GA
'98 900SS/SP FE #339
'06 PS1000LE
'07 R1200S
The only thing I can add to the question of the frame sliders is that for the cyclecat sliders you continue to use CC's bolt and only install the Nichols in the rear mount.
Be sure to post up what you find out...
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Cheers - Chris -
There are only 2 variables in life; Time and Money
Our slider kits use a 12 x 1.75 mm thread on the rod and nuts. If the other kit is a replacement for stock hardware it's probably a 1.25 mm pitch on the thread. This would not work with our components. You mentioned that the Nichols kit is larger. What is the diameter and pitch of the bolt in question? If you want us to make some nuts to match the Nichols kit I can do that for an additional charge. We stock components that are used in our kits so we'd have to make these from scratch. Please send me the specs or a link for the Nichols kit and I'll be happy to check it out.
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Originally Posted by chaas67
The only thing I can add to the question of the frame sliders is that for the cyclecat sliders you continue to use CC's bolt and only install the Nichols in the rear mount.
Well, you can’t fault them for being accommodating…
I guess the only thing I would be careful of is if the following;
If by replacing the stock bolt with the much heavier/stiffer Nichols bolt are you reducing the ability of the frame sliders, and the related hardware, to absorb ( i.e. bend or break ) the impact to prevent or at least lessen the amount of damage to the engine and frame by bending/breaking first ?
The thing that sold me on the CycleCats was the fact that the sliders aren’t there to just keep the bodywork from getting screwed up but to protect the important parts, like the frame and motor. After 2 low sides on the track, the CC’s have prevented any damage to the frame or motor. And if you look at California Cycles website they mention getting only the 1 bolt, for the rear, and leave the stock CC bolt in place.
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There are only 2 variables in life; Time and Money
When I put them in the 95 M900 (along with CC frame sliders) I had to drill out the threads in the frame bosses on one side. The older style OEM bolts screwed into the frame at one end. I also had to clean out a little weld spatter and distortion down inside one of the recesses where the Nichols nuts fit down into. No probs slipping them through the motor though.
On the 900 SS, no problems getting them in or out, but they were installed by a PO.
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