17 or 18?

**Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:47 am » Post: #1 » Download Post**

thanks to andy i now have an MC21 front end comming for my MC16. i,m also going to fit an MC18 swinging arm. what i,d like to know is, should i use a 17 or 18 inch rear wheel. i can find 18,s no problem. even a magtec from salobike, but i cannot find a 17 as yet.
should i use the MC16 or 18 shocker?

**Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:54 am » Post: #2 » Download Post**

I'd go with the MC21's 17" wheel, as there is a much better range of tyres to suite it. I'm sure we can find you one easily enough! ;)

Andy.
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**Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:01 am » Post: #3 » Download Post**

that was quick Shocked

well thats the wheel sorted but what about the rear shock? Razz

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**Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:06 am » Post: #4 » Download Post**

will a 21 shock fit?
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**Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:23 am » Post: #5 » Download Post**

'21 shock is too long. I have a feeling either the '16 or '18 shock will work, as may an early (1987-8 Cool

RS250, if you want something a bit more special!

Andy.
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**Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:22 pm » Post: #6 » Download Post**

Andy wrote: as may an early (1987-8 RS250, if you want something a bit more special!

Andy.
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ooh now your talking Very Happy

i hope the wife don't find out what this is costing me Wink

**Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:51 pm » Post: #7 » Download Post**

Jeff ive just asked about a price of the frame/swinging arm from a mc21,ifs its the right price you can have the frame/swinging arm shock and linkages from my other 18 for a small fee .

**Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:00 pm » Post: #8 » Download Post**

will the 21 shock, fit an 18 r5k I know its a little longer but when you are 6FT6" and no lightweight the extra ride height might help.
Psycho

**Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:10 pm » Post: #9 » Download Post**

Download the plans on the Technical Resources page, and make up some MC18 F3 linkage plates. That will increase the ride-height by 25mm (1" for those Stateside!!) and stiffen the rising-rate.

Andy.
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**Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:48 pm » Post: #10 » Download Post**

Andy wrote:'21 shock is too long. I have a feeling either the '16 or '18 shock will work, as may an early (1987-8 RS250, if you want something a bit more special!

Andy.
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Just to add to that.... The RS250 shock will also transplant directly to and from any RG500 strangely enough as I run an RS250 Ohlins on mine although it's quite and experience setting it up on the road...

Razz

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**Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:14 pm » Post: #11 » Download Post**

I should clarify... I mean HRC RS250, not Aprilia RS250. Is that the same as you are on about Binka?

Andy.
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**Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:17 pm » Post: #12 » Download Post**

Nup.... it came off a Honda......

Apparently, which means I can't really verify if it's true but that's what the man said.

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**Tue Jan 18, 2005 9:45 am » Post: #13 » Download Post**

nsr.wayne wrote:Jeff ive just asked about a price of the frame/swinging arm from a mc21,ifs its the right price you can have the frame/swinging arm shock and linkages from my other 18 for a small fee .

nice one