Single Sided Swingarm

[Cafe Project_imp]

I would like to see before/after pics of your frame mods going from twin shocks to mono shock. Did you beef up the swingarm pivot area?

DBM

The stock swing arm pivot area is very sturdy. The pivot point itself is 1/2 thick steel plate. With the fact that I am going from a two passenger bike to a one passenger and given the construction of the pivot, I am not planning on reinforcing it.

The upper shock mount is going to be over engineered for sure. I am going to weld one up myself for positioning and assembly of everything else (air filter, seat, battery, tank etc) and then have a pro do the final job. The lower shock mount is all stock Ducati, right into the swing arm.

The current subframe is incredibly strong, as it has to take the old twin shock suspension load. I plan on cutting that down considerably for my seat. I also have a few brackets to grind off the frame around the old battery area.

So, yes I do think removing the engine is inevitable in my near future. Not such a big job as everything else is already gone. All I have left is engine and frame. Yes, I do plan on having it painted, maybe even powder coated. While it's out and at the welders, I may make some other frame mods...still pondering that one.

+1 for courage....but worry about CB look after

I would say this is going to look and feel amazing. he's going to get a much better rear tire out of this from the looks of that wheel, and i'd be super interested to know the weight difference between the stock swingarm and that Duc arm.

as for looks...don't you worry. the CB11 has the advantage of being able to be modern or retro, whichever way you want to take it.

I would say this is going to look and feel amazing. he's going to get a much better rear tire out of this from the looks of that wheel, and i'd be super interested to know the weight difference between the stock swingarm and that Duc arm.

as for looks...don't you worry. the CB11 has the advantage of being able to be modern or retro, whichever way you want to take it.
I will weigh everything next time I have the swing arm out. The Ducati swing arm/brake assembly is heavier for sure, but the Ducati forged wheel is featherlight. I will weigh everything including tires, brakes and shocks, just give me a couple of days. The new vs old tire comparison is amazing. The 190/17 Ducati tire looks great. So aggressive.