Mille R 02, reversing linkage/ rear shock t-bushes

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   Hi,

Long time since I have logged on. Last summer I ended up taking the rear shock away for a quick service during a race meeting and taking the rear shock top bolt out from the clutch side and putting it back was a pain in the ass. Normally during wintertime I have the fuel tank away so I can unscrew the undertray and the rear subframe loose for better access.

I just got my suspension back from service and exceptionally the tank was on and the bolt was such a problem to put in its place that I decided to reverse the positions of the t-bushes that are in the frame for the shock top and dogbone front mountings.

So, now both the t-bushes are on the clutch side.

Anyone else done this and is it even a common practice?

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JMH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto GP Alien Joined: 16 Jan 2017 Location: Paimio, FIN Status: Offline Points: 326	Post Options Post Reply Quote JMH Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Mille R 02, reversing linkage/ rear shock t-bushes Posted: 03 Jan 2025 at 12:21
	Hi, Long time since I have logged on. Last summer I ended up taking the rear shock away for a quick service during a race meeting and taking the rear shock top bolt out from the clutch side and putting it back was a pain in the ass. Normally during wintertime I have the fuel tank away so I can unscrew the undertray and the rear subframe loose for better access. I just got my suspension back from service and exceptionally the tank was on and the bolt was such a problem to put in its place that I decided to reverse the positions of the t-bushes that are in the frame for the shock top and dogbone front mountings. So, now both the t-bushes are on the clutch side. Anyone else done this and is it even a common practice?
	Mille Aarrr -02 (1060 BB, Gen2 heads, 2-2 Akra, timed cams, bespoke Gabro chip + TSS slipper) & Beta 480 RR MY19 My riding lines are like Hendrix's solos. Unexpected and always different.

IanG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Location: N Wales Status: Offline Points: 10767	Post Options Post Reply Quote IanG Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 2025 at 14:10
	Probably not much use to you by now but I seldom visit the site these days Yes, I reversed the bolt orientation as well, it helps that my frame lug under the new nut posn is nicely flat and square. The only issue I wondered about was the nut being close to the hot pipe and loosening but loctite and a dab of paint to mark the nut orientation have proved the idea works ok
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