Rearsets, not intended for the specific bike

[mobius9]

Hi guys, I have a 1993 CBR F2 which I've been restoring slowly since I got it in march of this year. I'd like to put an adjustable pair of rearsets on them, as the rear break side is in need of replacement anyways. I'm not really satisfied with the look or price (new) of the giles, vortex or woodcraft ones. I'm most likely going to look into getting a used pair, maybe off of a parting out bike.

I was curious if it would be a very bad idea to take a pair of rearsets from another bike and mill an adapter plate for mounting, or if there would be anything extra I would have to do besides the adapter plate (keep the rear brake components from the donor bike?). I already assume I would have to weld the shift rod.


Thanks!

 

[Stormdragon]

Most rearsets are the same components except for the mounting plates and maybe the linkage length and spline. So, sure. If you're up for the time and expense of having different ones milled, go ahead. You could probably have a complete set made to specifications for not much more however. And I doubt you'll come out having spent any less than what an off the shelf set would cost.

 

[Burning1]

Hi guys, I have a 1993 CBR F2 which I've been restoring slowly since I got it in march of this year. I'd like to put an adjustable pair of rearsets on them, as the rear break side is in need of replacement anyways. I'm not really satisfied with the look or price (new) of the giles, vortex or woodcraft ones. I'm most likely going to look into getting a used pair, maybe off of a parting out bike.

I was curious if it would be a very bad idea to take a pair of rearsets from another bike and mill an adapter plate for mounting, or if there would be anything extra I would have to do besides the adapter plate (keep the rear brake components from the donor bike?). I already assume I would have to weld the shift rod.


Thanks!

Things to keep in mind:
- A rear set has to support more than your full weight. Be sure that your adapter plate is designed stronger than your rear sets, as the point of highest stress in the assembly will be your adapters.
- Rear set bolts are notorious for backing out. More bolts will aggravate the problem.
- If your adapter offsets the rearsets by much, you will need a longer shift linkage.
- Be sure that the donor rear sets have a similar shift design. Leverage, throw, and angle will all affect the pedal feel.
- Make sure that you can route the shift linkage correctly with the adapter plates in place.

If you decide to go ahead, let us know how it works out.

 

[mobius9]

Duly noted burning1, I'll be tackling this project over winter break hopefully. Couldn't hurt with the good old loctite on those bolts.