My rod needs to be 195mm, which is about 7 3/4 inches. I see it needs a r/hand thread one end, and a l/hand thread at the other, both approx 25mm each. That should keep me happy -- Lozzo Triumph Daytona 955i SE Suzuki SV650 K3 Honda CBR600 F-W Yamaha SR250 SpazzTrakka Suzuki GSX-R750L Suzkui TS50X