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- Jan 25, 2022
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I'm new here and I've seen some discussions about the ridiculous turning circle of the 961 Sport. I hadn't realised all Sports were like this - when I got mine it reminded me of my '93 Duke 900SS, which was real tricky at low speed manoeuvring.
On my particular 961 Sport Anniversary I further discovered that the lock to lock wasn't the same left to right because the lugs on the headstock hadn't been welded in place evenly each side. Really bad QC?
Up on the hoist I could see there was obviously more available lock to be had but the stops on the bottom yoke (triple tree) hadn't been fettled / adjusted. I still can't understand how the previous owner tolerated this.
So, thinking this was an oversight on my particular bike I cut away the stops and now have a decent (and evenly apportioned) headstock movement that remains clear of the tank on full lock. I had to fettle one side a little bit more than the other in order to achieve an even 'swing'.
I've attached a pic showing the small amount I removed and it begs the question: why didn't the Norton Factory do this?
Of course, the Sport has top yoke mounted bars so this Mod might not be possible if Clip-ons are fitted.
Now, I understand this job aint for the feint hearted but has anyone else had to do this, considered it or asked a moto mechanic if its possible for their bike?
On my particular 961 Sport Anniversary I further discovered that the lock to lock wasn't the same left to right because the lugs on the headstock hadn't been welded in place evenly each side. Really bad QC?
Up on the hoist I could see there was obviously more available lock to be had but the stops on the bottom yoke (triple tree) hadn't been fettled / adjusted. I still can't understand how the previous owner tolerated this.
So, thinking this was an oversight on my particular bike I cut away the stops and now have a decent (and evenly apportioned) headstock movement that remains clear of the tank on full lock. I had to fettle one side a little bit more than the other in order to achieve an even 'swing'.
I've attached a pic showing the small amount I removed and it begs the question: why didn't the Norton Factory do this?
Of course, the Sport has top yoke mounted bars so this Mod might not be possible if Clip-ons are fitted.
Now, I understand this job aint for the feint hearted but has anyone else had to do this, considered it or asked a moto mechanic if its possible for their bike?