SuzukiSavage.com /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Motor mounts, do I need to use the rear one? /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1508251010 Message started by sandmanred on 10/17/17 at 07:36:50

Title: Motor mounts, do I need to use the rear one? Post by sandmanred on 10/17/17 at 07:36:50 I'm working on a custom frame and considering not using the rear most motor mount hole, the one nearest swing arm pivot.  I will use all others in a similar fashion to stock.  It looks like the voodoovintage kit doesn't use this point?  Any one with any experience not using this mounting point?  Am I okay to leave it out our will it lead to over stressing the others?

Title: Re: Motor mounts, do I need to use the rear one? Post by batman on 10/17/17 at 16:47:34 The motor mounts are torqued to 64 ft/lbs ,they not only hold the motor in place but hold the two sides of the case together ,without the  rear you may have an oil leak at the center seam. due to the drive pulley and shaft placement the rear of the motor may fish tail back and forth causing drive chain misalignment and stress cracks ,clutch cable tension ,vibration an other problems.

Title: Re: Motor mounts, do I need to use the rear one? Post by Ruttly on 10/17/17 at 19:26:06 You can always put a bolt thru unused hole to hold cases together but you have to mount the top of the head. But I advise putting a mount there , especially if the motor is getting a bunch of upgrades.

Title: Re: Motor mounts, do I need to use the rear one? Post by Armen on 10/19/17 at 02:47:59 If you look at where the rear motor mount is, it is near the swingarm pivot. Connecting the steering head to the S/A pivot in as straight a line as possible is a key part of making a bike handle. Gotta imagine not using the mount will make the bike handle worse. My 2 cents. -Armen

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