New! Black 240 Super-Kit.

[BigRod1300]

Originally Posted by ogre

damn. still a little off center. why doesn't anyone use a spacer on the front sprocket to get the chain over a little. i mean, even if you have to trim the fairings a little bit, at least the tire would be centered. i don't know why it drives me so nuts, i wish it didn't, i'd totally get one.

Before the chain ever gets to the fairings.....ITs into the FRAME. Most all the 240 kits do use an offset front sprocket that DOES push the chain into the frame....requires grinding of the inside edge of the frame at the chain to clear. IF offset any more = more grinding, unsafeley grinding into the integritty of the frame itself. The best you may find center will still be 1/8 - 1/4 off center to the right. A jackshaft set up will put dead center but that with a 300 or larger fatty.

[ogre]

i knew about the whole jack shaft thing for the really big tires, but i don't want a 300, 330, or 360mm rear.

[BigRod1300]

Then 1/8 - 1/4 off of center then you will be. ITs only a visual thing, everyone I know with 240 loves them and does NOT notice any issues when riding.

[Busa Knight]

This kit looks and sounds amazing! I will be bookmarking this for future referance. I probably won't stretch and 240 my K8 until next year. I'd like to drop it a couple inches also, but isn't totally necessary.

From what I understand, 240 is the biggest most go before the chain angle is... noticeably off? Is this correct? I think 240 would be a fairly decent medium between going wide for traction, but not compromising a lot of cornering ability. How does everyone else feel about that?

Also, 4" vs 6". What's your experience and opinions on the two lengths?

Do you feel a drop is more asthetically appealing than practical?

My K8 is running stock power and Hotbodies slip-on "megaphones".

Thanks in advance!

[BigRod1300]

[quote=Busa Knight;2073621]This kit looks and sounds amazing! I will be bookmarking this for future referance. I probably won't stretch and 240 my K8 until next year. I'd like to drop it a couple inches also, but isn't totally necessary.

From what I understand, 240 is the biggest most go before the chain angle is... noticeably off? Is this correct? I think 240 would be a fairly decent medium between going wide for traction, but not compromising a lot of cornering ability. How does everyone else feel about that?

Also, 4" vs 6". What's your experience and opinions on the two lengths?

Do you feel a drop is more asthetically appealing than practical?

My K8 is running stock power and Hotbodies slip-on "megaphones".

Thanks in advance![/QUOTE

What do you mean chain angle is off. IF you ran a chain at an angle...= front sprocket NOT inline with the rear sprocket.....you will have issues down the road. Both sprockets and chain will be destroyed in no time. The 240 kits have an offset front sprocket to have all of it in line with the 240 rear. Clearing the frame is what keeps it offset from center some.

As for stretchin 4-6 inches...dont think you will notice any diff between the two, well unless you a female

[Busa Knight]

[quote=BigRod1300;2073687]

Originally Posted by Busa Knight

This kit looks and sounds amazing! I will be bookmarking this for future referance. I probably won't stretch and 240 my K8 until next year. I'd like to drop it a couple inches also, but isn't totally necessary.

From what I understand, 240 is the biggest most go before the chain angle is... noticeably off? Is this correct? I think 240 would be a fairly decent medium between going wide for traction, but not compromising a lot of cornering ability. How does everyone else feel about that?

Also, 4" vs 6". What's your experience and opinions on the two lengths?

Do you feel a drop is more asthetically appealing than practical?

My K8 is running stock power and Hotbodies slip-on "megaphones".

Thanks in advance![/QUOTE

What do you mean chain angle is off. IF you ran a chain at an angle...= front sprocket NOT inline with the rear sprocket.....you will have issues down the road. Both sprockets and chain will be destroyed in no time. The 240 kits have an offset front sprocket to have all of it in line with the 240 rear. Clearing the frame is what keeps it offset from center some.

As for stretchin 4-6 inches...dont think you will notice any diff between the two, well unless you a female

Ok, I should have deduced the offset sprocket from the posts. It was obvious once you stated it. (Yes, I am a novice rider/bike modder). I like the look of the 6" so I don't think the difference (probably so minimal I wouldn't notice) won't matter once I hit the strip.

Thanks for the reply BigRod... And I'm male.

[MidnightBusainSD]

here is my 240 pretty much centered

[ogre]

thank you. how much did you have to grind to get it like that?

[BigRod1300]

search for threads by him...He has a thread on this build with the grind pics.

[ogre]

i looked up his build thread, it's in his sig, but i didn't see any pix of the grinding.

[MidnightBusainSD]

Originally Posted by ogre

i looked up his build thread, it's in his sig, but i didn't see any pix of the grinding.

I will be posting pics of the grinding when i get them off another camera i have.

[ogre]

thank you sir.

[ItsABoosaBayba]

I would like to see the pics too...
Thanx