Bobbins....

Eljahara · Jul 31, 2018

Afternoon Chaps
Just back from a ride and decided to attach the paddock stand bobbins in order to check and lubricate the chain. Inside the pack with the bobbins was a note - "warning, remove bobbins before riding"
Is this serious? Do they need to be removed before riding...
John

Fast Eddie · Jul 31, 2018

Yes they do. They will foul the silencer mounts.

Dkluyskens · Jul 31, 2018

This is a joke, right...

Sdonders · Jul 31, 2018

I just checked because i always leave them on. Indeed mine are short, don’t stick out that much , but when they would have been longer than it could damage the exhaust. I have shorties by the way.

Sjoerd

Eljahara · Jul 31, 2018

Fast Eddie said:
Yes they do. They will foul the silencer mounts.

Thanks Eddie - checked the positioning and you are correct - longer pipes still on the bike.
Nothing seems straight forward with these bikes.....
John

MxMartin · Jul 31, 2018

I cut mine so they are short enough to stay on the bike. Having said that, paddock stand bobbins are dirt cheap and there are loads of different styles to choose from.

Raphi · Aug 1, 2018

And there exist short ones you can leave on the bike without risk of damage...

speirmoor · Aug 1, 2018

My Dominator came with bobbins already on it. Dont know if it was by design or a nice touch by the dealer.

john clark · Aug 1, 2018

yes did the same only bends the cap screws if you forget to remove them

Britfan60 · Aug 2, 2018

No clearance problems with the SBN pipes. Gen I or Gen II

coomo · Oct 15, 2018

Has anyone experience of fitting "crash bobbins" I was thinking of fitting R&G.They dont list for a 2018 916 (mine) im presuming the frame hasnt changed since inception?

Bobbins....

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