TFT Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I'm working on Jackie's bike and just got the chrome wheels I bought from Josh back from having tires mounted on them. I'm still waiting for the Pyramid hugger from the painter. I don't remember if it is easier to mount the hugger before the wheel is installed or if it even matters. I wanted to get the wheels installed today. I won't have the hugger back for a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 It's a heck of a lot easier to put the Pyramid on with the wheel off, but I'm pretty sure I was able to do it with the wheel on, by rotating it in from the rear; just be very careful you don't scratch the hugger on the undertail, unless you don't care about scratches. I had to remove it when I put Diablos on the bike, as they rubbed the hugger (Diablos must be larger in diameter than any other tire). At that time, I did it without the wheel and it was much easier, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks. I'll wait till after I install the hugger to install the wheel. The tires I have are Pilot Road 2's so size shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toynut Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Just my 2 cents on my I observations with my Pyramid CF hugger. I have a little tire interference with my PP2 tires. Your PR2s should probably be similar in diameter and shape. However, if you have a bit of chain slack that you can take up with the chain adjuster, it would allow you to remove the rear tire a bit rearward, which may alleviate the interference. I also noticed that after installing an 18 tooth front sprocket on the bike (stock chain length) also created the tire interference, when I had to reposition the rear tire forward to allow for proper chain slack. I might consider adding a link or two to the overall chain length on the first chain and sprocket replacement, so that I can reset the axle centerline back to it's factory position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Just my 2 cents on my I observations with my Pyramid CF hugger. I have a little tire interference with my PP2 tires. Your PR2s should probably be similar in diameter and shape. However, if you have a bit of chain slack that you can take up with the chain adjuster, it would allow you to remove the rear tire a bit rearward, which may alleviate the interference. I also noticed that after installing an 18 tooth front sprocket on the bike (stock chain length) also created the tire interference, when I had to reposition the rear tire forward to allow for proper chain slack. I might consider adding a link or two to the overall chain length on the first chain and sprocket replacement, so that I can reset the axle centerline back to it's factory position. Would having the rear wheel as far forward as possible improve the handling/turning ability of the Bird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toynut Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I beleive that there is more to be gained in the handling department by raising the rear of the bike with a 6 mm shock spacer shim than shortening the wheelbase by 3/8 of an inch or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have my carbon fiber Pyramid Hugger mounted with Pilot Road II's and just did a track day at RacerXX and had no interference issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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