Over swing-arm #7

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Pictures pre-install: Don't worry, the blue peels off.
I'll find out how heavy the stock one is but this one is only 10.6 lbs.



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[CIP57_imp]

ACK,

You sure enjoy your mods, must be the water in Nantucket
Did you buy it for looks, stiffness or weight??
Get that installed with some pic's.

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Nothing much to do out here, install this weekend I hope.
For the weight. It will improve the ride and help the handling a little. The Ohlins will work better keeping a lighter swingarm under control. I might have to lower my preload some.

 

[the Ferret]

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!

 

[silascopathic_imp]

that is part of my phase 3. Hopefully by winter

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

that is part of my phase 3. Hopefully by winter

The fish will need a Type 10. Did you see the new clear clutch cover @ Samu..............

 

[silascopathic_imp]

why the type 10?! what is the extra support for? Yes I saw it.. goddammit... hahaha I will wait until I get my Sproket cover from OVER racing first to see if i NEED to change the clutch cover. hahaha

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

why the type 10?! what is the extra support for? Yes I saw it.. goddammit... hahaha I will wait until I get my Sproket cover from OVER racing first to see if i NEED to change the clutch cover. hahaha

Just for looks, that's all. That #10 is braced to handle 200 horse.

 

[silascopathic_imp]

there is no way my bike is gonna be at that level...well maybe at the rate i'm going hahaha

 

[lola_imp]

there is no way my bike is gonna be at that level...well maybe at the rate i'm going hahaha

Over time it will:biker:

 

[wildezt_imp]

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..?

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Stock swingarm is 23.8 lbs.

 

[D_Man_imp]

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

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

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
[/QUOTE]

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".

 

[silascopathic_imp]

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!!!!

 

[ChipBeck_imp]

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

 

[silascopathic_imp]

oh, that would be better for sure!!

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

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.

 

[silascopathic_imp]

 

[flynrider]

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.