Swingarm compatible whit VTR F?
07-11-2009 | 07:26 PM
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Swingarm compatible whit VTR F?
Hi, do you know if other swing arm are compatible whit the original of superhawk?
I see in the forum many photo whit different swingarm on the VTR, and i'm curious about this mod...
Excuse me if the 3ad may exist, but i hav'nt understand (i'm italian and i can't translate all 3ad about this question... sorry!!!)
I see in the forum many photo whit different swingarm on the VTR, and i'm curious about this mod...
Excuse me if the 3ad may exist, but i hav'nt understand (i'm italian and i can't translate all 3ad about this question... sorry!!!)
07-11-2009 | 08:12 PM
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Thanks for the fast response!
Can you help me for understanding better how is possible?
(not all Italians are fanatic of Ducati... it's a good bike but i prefer a new Aprilia RSV4 than a 1098...
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Can you help me for understanding better how is possible?
(not all Italians are fanatic of Ducati... it's a good bike but i prefer a new Aprilia RSV4 than a 1098...
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07-14-2009 | 12:25 PM
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07-14-2009 | 02:55 PM
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Yeah the 900rr brace is by far the easiest and least expensive option. I no longer have pics on my computer but just do a seach under "900rr swingarm" or "braced swingarm" and you'll see some pics and how to's. Steve G's post has some good pics.
07-14-2009 | 04:04 PM
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The RC51 SP2 swingarm is as close to bolt on as is possible...
You will need a rear wheel that has a 25mm axle (20mm stock VTR) a CBR 600RR wheel is a good option... Also the caliper and mount plus axle from the RC...
Then the only custom part is the lower triangle link between shock, arm and pivot/engine mount...
You will need a rear wheel that has a 25mm axle (20mm stock VTR) a CBR 600RR wheel is a good option... Also the caliper and mount plus axle from the RC...
Then the only custom part is the lower triangle link between shock, arm and pivot/engine mount...
07-31-2009 | 11:32 AM
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So I'm thinking about swapping out my swingarm for a CBR 1000 swingarm. Is there any modifications (cutting/welding) that needs to be done, or is this a straight up bolt on?
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02-28-2010 | 06:57 AM
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It looks as though the Varadero swing arm will also fit.
The advantage is that it seems around 10% longer, so will help drag starts at the expense of handling.
I haven't tried the conversion, but sizing against a mate's bike it looks ok.
The advantage is that it seems around 10% longer, so will help drag starts at the expense of handling.
I haven't tried the conversion, but sizing against a mate's bike it looks ok.
02-28-2010 | 05:18 PM
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You also need a 900rr rear brake bracket as the caliper will hit the brace with the stock set up. Which means you also need to change the mount on the inside of the swingarm as the VTR uses a female boss and a 900rr uses a male boss.
Then you will also need to relieve the front of the brace so it conforms to the contour of the shock cut out in the VTR swingarm.
The last pics are of mine tacked up to check the relief for proper clearence before final welding.
Then you will also need to relieve the front of the brace so it conforms to the contour of the shock cut out in the VTR swingarm.
The last pics are of mine tacked up to check the relief for proper clearence before final welding.
02-28-2010 | 05:28 PM
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Thanks for your pics 8541Hawk!!!
I have modified my brake bracket whit a "bottom caliper" solution, and installed a Brembo caliper... so i have the upper part of swingarm totally free... I think that don't need of a bracket mods...
I hav'nt a pics of the mod, but here you can look something...
But another question... how cut the brace? You have cut in the welding points, or down the welding points of the 900' swingarm?
Thanks!
I have modified my brake bracket whit a "bottom caliper" solution, and installed a Brembo caliper... so i have the upper part of swingarm totally free... I think that don't need of a bracket mods...
I hav'nt a pics of the mod, but here you can look something...
But another question... how cut the brace? You have cut in the welding points, or down the welding points of the 900' swingarm?
Thanks!
