(09-20-2013, 06:26 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I've been lowering the work my shocks have to do as well. Lost 12 # so far, 5 more to go. Oh and gained 1.2 HP in the process.
Seriuosly..... that is one GOOD looking swingarm!
Agreed, beautifully crafted...!
btw hows that leg coming mr Ferret..?
Stock swingarm is 23.8 lbs.
(09-21-2013, 04:38 AM)Ack-CB11_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Stock swingarm is 23.8 lbs.
I would be interested to hear how difficult of a task it is to perform this swing arm mod. Also are you planning for a wider tire, carbon fibre wheels etc.
D
I would be interested to hear how difficult of a task it is to perform this swing arm mod. Also are you planning for a wider tire, carbon fibre wheels etc.
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D,
Not a tough at all, went very smooth. Took almost 2 hours taking my time.
I do plan on going to a 160 when I get the spoked wheels. The rear is a 4.5" up from the stock 4".
So the swing arm raised you up? hmmm not what I am looking for, in fact when i get shocks they are getting lowered an inch. did you have the option for how high the swing arm raised you?
pictures homie!!!!
(09-22-2013, 10:36 PM)silascopathic_imp Wrote: [ -> ]So the swing arm raised you up? hmmm not what I am looking for, in fact when i get shocks they are getting lowered an inch. did you have the option for how high the swing arm raised you?
pictures homie!!!!
I think he was saying that his new rear spoke wheel will be 4.5 inches wide vs. the stock rear wheel at 4 inches wide. Not that the swing arm was higher. Correct??
Chip
oh, that would be better for sure!!
(09-23-2013, 03:13 AM)ChipBeck_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (09-22-2013, 10:36 PM)silascopathic_imp Wrote: [ -> ]So the swing arm raised you up? hmmm not what I am looking for, in fact when i get shocks they are getting lowered an inch. did you have the option for how high the swing arm raised you?
pictures homie!!!!
I think he was saying that his new rear spoke wheel will be 4.5 inches wide vs. the stock rear wheel at 4 inches wide. Not that the swing arm was higher. Correct??
Chip
Correct. This arm has the same ID as stock so you don't need the swing-arm to do it. It's just cool and light. I took 5mm out of the preload and it rides 2 times smoother than with just the Ohlins. The ride now is like night and day compared to stock. The back feels planted and smooth over bumps like my 07 BMW 1200RT-P and that's saying something. Not cost affective at all but at least there are some functional gains to go with the coolness.
(09-23-2013, 06:18 AM)Ack-CB11_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (09-23-2013, 03:13 AM)ChipBeck_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (09-22-2013, 10:36 PM)silascopathic_imp Wrote: [ -> ]So the swing arm raised you up? hmmm not what I am looking for, in fact when i get shocks they are getting lowered an inch. did you have the option for how high the swing arm raised you?
pictures homie!!!!
I think he was saying that his new rear spoke wheel will be 4.5 inches wide vs. the stock rear wheel at 4 inches wide. Not that the swing arm was higher. Correct??
Chip
Correct. This arm has the same ID as stock so you don't need the swing-arm to do it. It's just cool and light. I took 5mm out of the preload and it rides 2 times smoother than with just the Ohlins. The ride now is like night and day compared to stock. The back feels planted and smooth over bumps like my 07 BMW 1200RT-P and that's saying something. Not cost affective at all but at least there are some functional gains to go with the coolness.
Not surprised. A 13+ lb. reduction in unsprung weight should definitely make a difference in handling (particularly over bumps). If your spoked wheels are lighter than stock, you should expect more of the same when you get them installed.
