BabyBlade

Ahh man, that is cool!!

 

thanks Brother!

 

Are piston rings OK?
I wasnt aware that it has gear driven cams. Cool little thing <3

 

yeah, its all good. thing only has 15k mi. on it ! (well, 24,000 km)

 

yeah, so rear wheel?
how is it measured??
inside bead to bead???

 

Yes. But it is also cast on the inside of one of the spokes.

 

http://www.400greybike.com/forum/vi...9&p=377604&hilit=nc23+rear+wheel+swap#p377604

Appears it is common. Some machining to spacers (or custom). Not expensive either way really. Need the CBR sprocket carrier.

And the main reason... tire selection.

 

okay , hey should I delete the posts on your 3rd&4th gen thread?

 

it is 4.50

 

Nah dude. Discussion was had and got moved.

 

Yeah, that makes more sense.

You can still run a 160-18. Upper limit.

 

slower roll-in to cornering?

 

If it were me, I would see if I could find a reasonable rear 18 tire. And then take my time to research, collect parts, machine spacers, while I am safely enjoying my new 400RR.

 

Quicker. Potentially slightly smaller contact patch. Not in the danger zone in my opinion.

CBR600F2 is a 4.5x17. Stock tire was 160/60-17.

 

I really don't want to change the ride height, but will if I eventually have to.

 

main concern is mixing tire compound front to rear, can still get a Shinko 006 podium for the rear but have to go to 005 advance or 009 raven for the front?
...and then there is putting Chinese rubber on it as another issue! Although I don't really think the Shinkos are all THAT bad??

 

I get it. But it is a 30 year old shock. At some point you might have to replace. And when you do, a ride height adjustable shock lets you put it wherever you want. Plus it will be a MUCH better shock.

That can be part of the plan too.

 

I don't worry too much about that. Same manufacturer is usually the safe route. Not saying that there can't be an issue, but I really doubt it. I mix n match quite a bit and haven't been "bit".

 

Yes, thank you, absolutely!

 

Alright dude... tacos calling. Good times! Love talking about this shit.

Gonna have to do some grey market something at some point.