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Post by simon5264 on Aug 18, 2013 15:35:34 GMT 1
Higuys i am just throwing this out there i am building a hybrid and was looking for a different swingarm.Most are RGV but i fancy beeing a bit different.
Any one done a different set up?
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Post by kevsypvs on Aug 18, 2013 15:41:30 GMT 1
im selling a polished r6 one has been modded to fit but needs machined for bearings an easy job for a good machine shop  |
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Post by simon5264 on Aug 18, 2013 15:50:25 GMT 1
I think that would be a problem with tyres needs to something with sensable tyre sizes
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Post by kevsypvs on Aug 18, 2013 15:56:33 GMT 1
was no problem on mine mate
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Post by carlinmidarlin on Aug 19, 2013 5:10:32 GMT 1
I used an aprilia rs250 on mine as it matches the front
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Post by seahorse83 on Aug 19, 2013 14:28:05 GMT 1
Would love some pics. As I have an RS 250 swinger spare and was looking at fitting into the 4lO and It's just looks way to hard.
The rgv VJ22 has been done a lot and it works, I have one, The FZ600 swingers from the late 80's have been done a lot on the YPVS models as well.
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Post by andygasgas on Aug 19, 2013 14:51:38 GMT 1
I've got 2 different set ups look at rebuilds page andy's LC's lol not to everybody's taste but I like them lol
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Post by jon on Aug 19, 2013 19:46:42 GMT 1
headcoats and carlinmidarlin both have good suggestions.
You mention beefier, but want sensible tyre sizes.
If you want to modify a swingarm, IMO you need a similar size 2T bike of a later period, where thinking had advanced to less un-sprung weight is good (alloy swingarm etc). That only leaves 2T bikes of the 90s era.
I have personally used a TZR 250 converted with loop and adjuster by NK on my LC. The box section is beefier than the RGV (which I have for my YPVS).
If you want something different, get one made. I would think Nigel at NK will make what you want.
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Post by nikfubar on Aug 19, 2013 20:52:34 GMT 1
I've always liked the Kawasaki braced ZXR 400 swinger
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Post by simon5264 on Aug 19, 2013 21:12:49 GMT 1
Yeh i fancy a Alloy box section so might take a look at NK.The unsprung weight is an issue IMO with some of the conversions.I also feel tyre size could be an issue on what is quite a low powered bike by todays standards.Tyre heat cycle would also cause concern on a bike with wide section.
so my criteria is box section and tyre size similar to say CBR 400 zxr 400.
I know on my own bike(Street Triple R & 748) tyres can cool very quick and it does take a few miles to get the feel back after slowing down or a short stop. i recon a hybrid you would nearly want to be on the gas to keep them in the zone.
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Post by JonW on Aug 20, 2013 12:48:24 GMT 1
Anyone ever used an RG swinger with a 17inch wheel on a YPVS? ive got one and from a distance it looks sort of doable... hmm...
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Post by icarus001 on Aug 21, 2013 0:22:30 GMT 1
I'm using the stock 4LO swingarm with a TZR125RR rear wheel.
Some of the alloy swingers bugger the wheelbase dimensions up and I'm not so keen on the box section ones on an LC, it ruins the look in my opinion.
The stock one is fine.
If I'm flush this winter I might look into having something made, I like the look of the tube ones that NK does, they're not that far off standard looking but trick enough to make it look special.
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