top motor mount question? Do you need it?

[shark1979]

i have done some reading on here about this toipc. i really want to use the P-nut tank, but it will not work unless you dont use the top motor mount or modify it. So do you need it at all? what do you all think?

 

[nj1639]

It's a bit squirrely without the top mount. I left mine off after a top end rebuild for the ease of torquing after so many miles but- quickly put it back on.

 

[XSLeo]

Not using the top engine mount will put more strain on the other mounts, eventually breaking the case by the rear mount.
Using the top engine mount stiffens the frame, giving better handling.
Leo

 

[tonyc]

Modify it.

 

[jeepguy]

i've heard that if you are doing a rephase then its no big deal to leave it off

 

[tonyc]

I would'nt.

 

[cros36]

 

[jamesgs4]

It's a bit squirrely without the top mount. I left mine off after a top end rebuild for the ease of torquing after so many miles but- quickly put it back on.

what exactly do you mean by "squirrely"? was it nuts?

 

[nj1639]

what exactly do you mean by "squirrely"? was it nuts?

Well, nuts to keep riding it like that......squirrely as in making unpredictable moves, especially on turns.