Hi Hardo,

still in the process of rebuilding, centre stand was made longer by 22m.

side stand did not need alteration.

having problems with no spark at the moment.

regards Barry

Will do for both a photo or 2 and a ride out, The weld is proud but only about 2 m , it was not the weld, otherwise I would have dressed it flush. I was about 8m to tight on tyre with the 106 x 14 x 50 the half link did the trick now about 14m clearence with 50% adjustment left on chain tensioner. t...

Hi Hardo.

Old chain DID 520 x 108 or-ring.

new chain DID 520 or-ring now 106 x 520


Looking at your bike you have no adjustment left, on the chain tensioners, you may also have to reduce your chain in time to gain tension.

regards Barry

Hi Hardo I tried every position possible with no joy, with a full 106 chain to tight., the 108 was just to big on all positions. The reason for the half ring removal is simple the chain is weak at that point due to the half ring being much lighter in steel than the rest of the chain ,they are made t...

Hi, Your combination worked 15 x 40 x 108 but the chain was hanging off and would not adjust tight, all other items were fine no touching of chain on wheel etc it was far to loose new or old chain made no difference. Then tried the following .....106 was far to tight and jamming the tyre. I then tri...

Hi Hardo, You have me with the michelins, I did not ride the bike with the old tyres on. So I do not know what it was like with the Michelins on, so when its on the road , I will let you know what the avons are like, Today I fitted the 14 tooth x 40 rear, with the 106 chain old and new , still to ti...

"Quote" Bought a new chain today 108 x 520 Still to slack and it will only get longing, I will try 106 and a 14 x 40, strange that you got yours chain right using 108 with 15 x 40 , I have just no more adjustment left to tighten chain, 106 on the 15 x 40 jams tyre and will not clear , any...

hi everyone: for those who are in switzerland. it is very easy to get an official okay from the vehicle inspection here in ch for the avon combination - hence, everything is fine for insurance etc too. they do except the ducati germany certificate. you only need to send them the registration docume...