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Old 04-07-2017, 04:52 PM   #9 (permalink)
Michael Moore
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I've got the CTX on the lift with the suspension collapsed to check to see which are the draggy bits. Unfortunately, some of them are engine parts, and the right side (muffler/exhaust pipe) is worse than the left. Once I finish measurements/photos at full bump I'll raise it until I find the point at which all parts that can't be changed clear 45 degrees, record that height, and then put it at ride height to see what has problems with a 55 degree lean angle.

I've not heard of a lot of people being spit off of CTX/NC Hondas because they grounded hard points, so it may not be a super issue, but I'd like it to be a known non-issue as much as possible. The OEM footpegs/mounts are probably not going to make the cut. A used NC muffler might help ground clearance on the right side.

This morning I bought a lightly used Ohlins from an NC700 from a person who pulled it off the bike he was selling to offer separately. The forks will still need to be dealt with.

cheers,
Michael
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