I've just bought one via RGM and fitted it this afternoon. I found the instructions generally clear and helpful but in the absence of a contact address for the manufacturer there are a couple of points that someone who has already fitted one might be able to clarify.
I found that I had to space the vertical rose-joint 3/16" from the tube clamp in order to gain a reasonable clearance between the tube clamp and the fixing screw on the vertical post on the other side if the rod were to be kept in line. Is there a specified clearance and how much fore and aft movement can I expect in use ? A low-head socket screw would help a bit but I didn't have one long enough (I try not to stock metric ! - It was good fun having to have metric and Imperial Allen keys in use on the same job too - 100% chance of picking up the wrong one!)
Is the lack of clearance trying to tell me something that I'd rather not know about my frame to engine dimensions ? (It's an Andover replacement)
I have the Mk111 spring as well and found that the only way to get the specified clearance was to use the forward lug on the coil bracket. I have now been able to achieve 1.5" spring length with .4" clearance from the trunnion. At this point, I cursed the manufacturer of the stainless bracket for fitting a shorter threaded stud than original and had to dig my old tatty one out for re-use. Is it normal to have to use the forward lug and, if not, have I done anything wrong ?
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated before I take the plunge and take it for a test ride.
I found that I had to space the vertical rose-joint 3/16" from the tube clamp in order to gain a reasonable clearance between the tube clamp and the fixing screw on the vertical post on the other side if the rod were to be kept in line. Is there a specified clearance and how much fore and aft movement can I expect in use ? A low-head socket screw would help a bit but I didn't have one long enough (I try not to stock metric ! - It was good fun having to have metric and Imperial Allen keys in use on the same job too - 100% chance of picking up the wrong one!)
Is the lack of clearance trying to tell me something that I'd rather not know about my frame to engine dimensions ? (It's an Andover replacement)
I have the Mk111 spring as well and found that the only way to get the specified clearance was to use the forward lug on the coil bracket. I have now been able to achieve 1.5" spring length with .4" clearance from the trunnion. At this point, I cursed the manufacturer of the stainless bracket for fitting a shorter threaded stud than original and had to dig my old tatty one out for re-use. Is it normal to have to use the forward lug and, if not, have I done anything wrong ?
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated before I take the plunge and take it for a test ride.