Steering wheel - 260 vs larger

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Steering wheel - 260 vs larger

Hi

I'm considering a larger steering wheel for my 420 to replace my standard 260mm momo

is anyone local (Sussex/Surrey) running a 280 or larger for me to sit in and check leg room before I buy.

also looking at spacer to bring wheel closer - has anyone done this - what spacer did you use

thanks

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Just swopped my MOD26 260mm for a MOD27 flat bottomed wheel, only 10mm bigger but does have a nicer feel and affords better view of my shift lights too.

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Regarding a spacer it's not necessary, just loosen the upper-lower column clamp, adjust it to where you need it and re-tighten.

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I swapped my 260 for a 280 and much prefer it. Feels more comfortable and more control. Still got plenty of knee room, but mine is an SV.

BTW, I'm based in Guildford, Surrey.

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I run a suede 290mm wheel and quick rack, for me it's perfect, I do have lowered floors too so knee room is ok.

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If you can't find one this way how about:

• Turning up with a tape measure somewhere with lots of Sevens and lots of goodwill... a Club Area Meeting or a Seven specialist garage?

• Making a life-size replica out of ? cardboard?

Jonathan

PS: How Moto-Lita measure steering wheels.

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I went for a larger wheel and got a moto-lita spacer from eBay to give me a bit more clearance for the old knees.  Another option is a wheel with dished spokes, or a combination of the two

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Thank for input everyone - very handy

 

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