Penske fitment

[Arnie]

IF you have to do the brake mods in stages, do the SS brake lines first.  Not only are your original lines way past time to be replaced, but this will make the greatest difference in how the brakes feel and in how consistent the brake operation will be.

Arnie

[FJmonkey]

+1 on that. I made way too many changes to know what had any effect on the changes. Your lines are way too old. Change them first if you have the funds.....

[WhiteBeard]

Got it!

[WhiteBeard]

The Penske is now in place and has had its maiden voyage...
what can I say...
 

Will take pictures and post up when I have the chance.
After much trial and error, the reservoir ended up sitting nice and snug next to the battery under the left side cover, hidden from view.

The broken foot peg bracket was also replaced and all is well for the time being.

But a question to those of you other Penske owners out there - how do you access the ride height flat at the bottom of the shock, and the 1'' jam nut, when the shock is sitting on the bike? The only way I see is to take of the metal foot peg bracket again, in order to stick my huge 1'' wrench in there and try to reach the shock...


But it sure is worth it!
Thanks for the inspiration!

[SlowOldGuy]

Go to a hardware store and look in the plumbing section for 1" plumbing wrenches.  They are much smaller than a traditional wrench.  I think Traxxon offers these same wrenches for a huge price increase.

DavidR.

[Pat Conlon]

Set it and forget it......

[WhiteBeard]

Yeah, I think I will do that.
Is the general rule of thumb to raise the tail until the wheel almost touches the ground?

[Pat Conlon]

Depends, how tall are you? With the back end raised, will you have trouble putting your feet on the ground?
I'm 6'3" so I have the rear raised to the max.which leaves ~ 1/4" to turn the back tire so I can lube my chain.

Cheers! Enjoy that shock. You did good.  Pat

[markmartin]

Yeah, I think I will do that.
Is the general rule of thumb to raise the tail until the wheel almost touches the ground?

I've got the rear raised so the rear wheel is just off the ground when the bike is on the center stand.  I'm 5-11, have a Corbin seat and have no trouble reaching the ground.

[WhiteBeard]

Thanks!

/Nat