Just installed a WER, have question

[mnnthbx]

I just install a WER on my 200. Since the frame neck has that large hole (2"ish), I ran the brace bolt through it instead of drilling the frame. The tube is pretty level w/ no binding. Every thing seems very solid.

Has anyone else mounted it this way?

Also, who has a sano number plate set up w/ the WER. I trimmed the bottom off my # plate, but I wish something looked a bit smoother.

 

[Mrobbins]

Since that hole is so large I would think it would allow the small bolt to move around making the clamp not secure? I had to drill a hole behind that hole in the frame because that it where the clamp lined up (97 220).

 

[trailryder]

you could make that hole you bolted threw "smaller" with use of a brass sleeve or aluminum one.

 

[mnnthbx]

you could make that hole you bolted threw "smaller" with use of a brass sleeve or aluminum one

VERY good idea.

Now if you have one that good for the number plate...

 

[NM_KDX200]

I ran mine thru the large hole for about a year and then drilled the correct hole. No real difference in performance, but now the WER sits more level and I like that. I don't think a bushing is going to work or is even needed because the bolt is pretty snug up against the front edge of the big hole.

 

[Wolf]

I recommend drilling the correct hole. As is, there will be movement (though minimal) which will wear out the shaft seal on the WER more rapidly. How do I know....been there done that:)

 

[mnnthbx]

Yeah, I went ahead and drilled it. It didn't hurt at all. Now back to that # plate.

 

[KAY DEE EXER]

http://community.webshots.com/user/kdxer200
I know its not the best looking but with some nice black numberplate stickers with white numbers it should look OK (I hope).
Im guessing "sano" means good...

 

[Mrobbins]

Mark the number plate or headlight section you want to remove with a permanent marker. Be conservative and take less off then you might need to. It's hard to put it back :-) Take the plate/headlight off the bike and trim it with a rotary cutting tool (Dremel or similar) equipped with a grinding disc. Doesn't get any easier.