Changing the Torque arm

darkness · Post by **darkness** » Tue May 22, 2007 5:59 pm

Hi

I notice that there is available adjustable rear torque arms on the market, what the effect of fitting one on a standard 1100S and is there any do and dont's.

Darkness

sproggy · Post by **sproggy** » Tue May 22, 2007 9:00 pm

Fitting one will speed up the steering and straighten the path of the shaft and joints, sometimes reducing vibration. It can also make the centre stand foul on the torque arm - I ended up removing my centre stand.

Adjustable arms aren't really necessary - just fit a GS one which is 20mm shorter than the S item.

winger · Post by **winger** » Tue May 22, 2007 9:09 pm

I've run a Verholen arm for years,you don't have the take it or leave with a GS arm,gives you the chance to try different options,also looks shit loads better than the pressed tin peace of crap that BM flog.

ianc53 · Post by **ianc53** » Wed May 23, 2007 6:54 am

IMHO the best value modification you can make (especially if it's a second hand arm for £20!).

Cheers

Ian

iandunn1100ss · Post by **iandunn1100ss** » Wed May 23, 2007 8:20 am

I've run a Verholen arm for years,you don't have the take it or leave with a GS arm,gives you the chance to try different options,also looks shit loads better than the pressed tin peace of crap that BM flog.

winger you are spot on there could not have said it better myself.
ian

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Wed May 23, 2007 8:46 am

Its a very worthwhile mod. There's not really dispute on that. Its just a question of how much wedge you want to throw at it and whether you're a good enough rider to tell the difference between the setting options the adjustable arm gives you.

I'm not, and have been happy with the budget option. second hand GS arm from Motorworks plus spray can from halfords.

BUT dont forget that shortening the arm jacks the bike up and you will need a longer side stand. Also the centre stand, if you use it, becomes 'dicey' as rear wheel will also be touching the floor. I need a pile of 3 carpet tiles to use the centre stand safely in the garage.

Harry.

Phil K · Post by **Phil K** » Wed May 23, 2007 12:59 pm

If you have a llmberger hugger fitted remember to remove the plastic spring protector thingy, or it will wear a smile shaped hole through the carbon in quick time! Ask me how I know

Phil

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Wed May 23, 2007 1:04 pm

The short answer is ofcourse that you know about it because you read the fitting instructions....

Phil let's not go there (again) as it this been widely covered many times on this forum....

sproggy · Post by **sproggy** » Wed May 23, 2007 1:09 pm

Harry wrote:Phil let's not go there (again) as it this been widely covered many times on this forum....

But it's probably worth pointing out here for the sake of completeness that this problem does not affect all bikes (my 2002 model is happily wearing an Ilmberger hugger and the original shock 'guard' and the two have never met).

POB · Post by **POB** » Wed May 23, 2007 6:54 pm

Have a google for the Moto Technique torque arm. Lovely milled ally and not as pimpy / overengineered as the verholen one.

http://www.moto-techniques.com/paralever_torque_arm.htm

The one that I have is the same length as the GS arm (and possibly the BCR??) It is certainly shorter than my R11 "sport" one....

darkness · Post by **darkness** » Wed May 23, 2007 10:23 pm

Thanks for the info, I guess the next question is "anyone got a spare GS arm for sale"

Darkness