tcat
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Post by tcat on Feb 23, 2023 2:54:48 GMT 1
Hello all,
I know some forum members have Metmachex swingarms on their bikes. I was lucky enough to find one (new old stock) for my YZF600R Thundercat.
But the problem now is that I can't use my rear stands due to the arm's underside brace. I reached out to Metmachex, but they no longer manufacture bobbin kits for my bike...
I was wondering if anyone here could give me some pointers on how to install my own bobbins?
I was thinking of using 75mm M6 bolts going through a sleeve "in the holes" of the swingarm used for the bobbin kits, (-I don't know how to post pics).
Thank you for any advice,
e.
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Post by dusty350 on Feb 23, 2023 8:52:10 GMT 1
Hi Welcome to the forum  Did you ask Tamsyn or Garry at Metmachex Swingarms Ltd ? They are not part of Metmachex Engineering, so I wonder if you called them by mistake ? www.metmachexswingarms.co.uk/Dusty |
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Post by jon on Feb 23, 2023 22:26:19 GMT 1
Hello all, I know some forum members have Metmachex swingarms on their bikes. I was lucky enough to find one (new old stock) for my YZF600R Thundercat. But the problem now is that I can't use my rear stands due to the arm's underside brace. I reached out to Metmachex, but they no longer manufacture bobbin kits for my bike... I was wondering if anyone here could give me some pointers on how to install my own bobbins? I was thinking of using 75mm M6 bolts going through a sleeve "in the holes" of the swingarm used for the bobbin kits, (-I don't know how to post pics). Thank you for any advice, e. If you have WhatsApp, you could send some pictures to someone on here to post. Dusty usually doesn’t mind as he’s got a lot of data storage on Flickr I think? He’s done it before for people. Jon |
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Post by tcat on Feb 24, 2023 0:33:46 GMT 1
Hi Welcome to the forum Did you ask Tamsyn or Garry at Metmachex Swingarms Ltd ? They are not part of Metmachex Engineering, so I wonder if you called them by mistake ? www.metmachexswingarms.co.uk/Dusty Thank you for the welcome Dusty. Yes, I did speak with Tamsyn, but the swingarm was made when they weren't the owners, so she said she couldn't help me. I bought the swingarm from Tamsyn over a year ago, but have only recently mounted it. I then contacted Metmachex Engineering, and they couldn't help me, either.  |
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Post by tcat on Feb 24, 2023 0:37:04 GMT 1
Hello all, I know some forum members have Metmachex swingarms on their bikes. I was lucky enough to find one (new old stock) for my YZF600R Thundercat. But the problem now is that I can't use my rear stands due to the arm's underside brace. I reached out to Metmachex, but they no longer manufacture bobbin kits for my bike... I was wondering if anyone here could give me some pointers on how to install my own bobbins? I was thinking of using 75mm M6 bolts going through a sleeve "in the holes" of the swingarm used for the bobbin kits, (-I don't know how to post pics). Thank you for any advice, e. If you have WhatsApp, you could send some pictures to someone on here to post. Dusty usually doesn’t mind as he’s got a lot of data storage on Flickr I think? He’s done it before for people. Jon Hi Jon, Yes, I do have Whatsapp. I'll ask Dusty to post the pics for me. Thank-you |
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Post by stusco on Feb 24, 2023 8:42:53 GMT 1
The bobbins need to be small or they will hit the exhaust  |
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Post by dusty350 on Feb 24, 2023 9:11:22 GMT 1
Mouse has just added bobbins to his Fz750/1000 bike. I believe he bought threaded ali tube from ebay, and had the tubes welded on by Glenn, our local welder. A straight forward enough job for someone that can weld ali. Maybe Mouse will post the pics ?  Dusty |
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Post by mouse on Feb 24, 2023 10:24:55 GMT 1
I sure will!  IMG_0589 I bought these on ebay, they are called 'standoffs' and as Dusty said, had them welded to my swingarm for the bobbins to be screwed into. HTH Mouse |
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Post by tcat on Feb 27, 2023 2:12:35 GMT 1
The bobbins need to be small or they will hit the exhaust That swingarm is very similar to mine, except mine has the underside brace. If I had your swinger, I could use one of my existing stands with the "L" shaped attachments, (-for swingarms without bobbins). Lovely motorcycle BTW : ) |
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Post by tcat on Feb 27, 2023 2:17:20 GMT 1
I sure will! IMG_0589 I bought these on ebay, they are called 'standoffs' and as Dusty said, had them welded to my swingarm for the bobbins to be screwed into. HTH Mouse That's a nice job! Maybe in the future I'll have to go this route, if I can find someone who welds. For now, I'll be trying to utilize the existing holes in the swingarm. I wish Metmachex would tell me what the bobbins kit consisted of....back when they made them. Maybe I'll get lucky and find a fabricator who can do something.... |
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Post by dusty350 on Feb 27, 2023 8:20:57 GMT 1
Are you in the Uk tcat ?
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Post by lcmarky on Feb 27, 2023 10:33:11 GMT 1
Hello all, I know some forum members have Metmachex swingarms on their bikes. I was lucky enough to find one (new old stock) for my YZF600R Thundercat. But the problem now is that I can't use my rear stands due to the arm's underside brace. I reached out to Metmachex, but they no longer manufacture bobbin kits for my bike... I was wondering if anyone here could give me some pointers on how to install my own bobbins? I was thinking of using 75mm M6 bolts going through a sleeve "in the holes" of the swingarm used for the bobbin kits, (-I don't know how to post pics). Thank you for any advice, e. You really need to post some pics so we can help.. I have some bobbins here sat on a shelf, but no idea if they're suitable without a pic. The other option may be to make some difference receivers in the paddock stand? |
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Post by tcat on Mar 2, 2023 0:01:03 GMT 1
Hi Dusty, no I'm in Ontario, Canada, just outside Toronto. |
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Post by tcat on Mar 2, 2023 0:01:59 GMT 1
You really need to post some pics so we can help.. I have some bobbins here sat on a shelf, but no idea if they're suitable without a pic. The other option may be to make some difference receivers in the paddock stand? Yes, I have the pics but don't know how to upload them... |
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Post by lcmarky on Mar 2, 2023 11:34:20 GMT 1
Yes, I have the pics but don't know how to upload them... You'll need to figure that out then! If I can manage then anyone can!! |
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Post by tcat on Mar 3, 2023 1:16:56 GMT 1
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Post by tcat on Mar 3, 2023 1:19:06 GMT 1
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Post by tcat on Mar 3, 2023 1:19:46 GMT 1
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Post by tcat on Mar 3, 2023 1:27:06 GMT 1
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Post by tcat on Mar 3, 2023 1:27:41 GMT 1
Yes, I have the pics but don't know how to upload them... You'll need to figure that out then! If I can manage then anyone can!! They're huge... |
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Post by lcmarky on Mar 3, 2023 11:00:22 GMT 1
Odd they are not threaded.. Looks a bit JMC like that arm.
I think if it were me I'd make up some bobbins that just slid into the holes.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 3, 2023 15:58:15 GMT 1
Think I'd just get some top hats made with a threaded hole m6 or m8 hole through it
Insert from inside and bolt the bobbins to the outside
Steve
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Post by tcat on Mar 4, 2023 1:02:47 GMT 1
Think I'd just get some top hats made with a threaded hole m6 or m8 hole through it Insert from inside and bolt the bobbins to the outside Steve Yes, I was thinking about threaded inserts... but have no idea how to go about finding them. Probably have to go to a machinist. I don't want to scratch up the swingarm, either.... I could just throw in some giant bolts and nuts and call it a day, but I'd like it to look nice after all this trouble. |
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Post by tcat on Mar 4, 2023 1:03:40 GMT 1
Odd they are not threaded.. Looks a bit JMC like that arm. I think if it were me I'd make up some bobbins that just slid into the holes. It's "new old stock" from the original Metmachex operation. |
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Post by tcat on Mar 4, 2023 1:05:15 GMT 1
Think I'd just get some top hats made with a threaded hole m6 or m8 hole through it Insert from inside and bolt the bobbins to the outside Steve I'm thinking M6... I'll probably buy some spools from Driven racing and see what happens. I would gladly pay Metmachex for a kit....I wish they'd make me one. |
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Post by tcat on Mar 19, 2023 14:49:00 GMT 1
Think I'd just get some top hats made with a threaded hole m6 or m8 hole through it Insert from inside and bolt the bobbins to the outside Steve Thank you Steve 😌 |
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Post by tcat on Mar 19, 2023 23:14:51 GMT 1
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Post by tcat on Mar 19, 2023 23:17:19 GMT 1
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Post by tcat on Mar 29, 2023 23:00:26 GMT 1
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