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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Swing-arm extenders /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1365756366 Message started by LANCER on 04/12/13 at 01:46:05 |
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Title: Swing-arm extenders Post by LANCER on 04/12/13 at 01:46:05 Has anyone tried the swing-arm extenders from RYCA ? I just received a set; the metal work looks good; just wondering about the ease or difficulty in getting them set/aligned & welded. |
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Title: Re: Swing-arm extenders Post by Dave on 04/12/13 at 05:14:01 Lancer. I did not know they made such a thing. I just looked at their website and it appears they would be easy to weld on and get them straight. I am not sure about the accuracy of the index marks for tightening the belt/chain......I supposed you could check the stock index marks for accuracy prior to taking the bike apart - then use the existing marks to help adjust the position of the weld on tabs accordingly. I am guessing these parts are only valid for a chain drive system....unless ou buy a Kawasaki EN454 belt that is longer than the Suzuki belt. |
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Title: Re: Swing-arm extenders Post by LANCER on 04/12/13 at 07:37:38 7A414C5B4A465D5B4048455A290 wrote:
I am using chain drive, but for setting the wheel alignment I measure from the axle to the swing arm pivot and use the marks just as a backup confirmation. The marks are not all consistent. |
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Title: Re: Swing-arm extenders Post by paulmarshall on 04/12/13 at 11:51:40 I too didn't know RYCA made these. I wont one as my Savage does feel short and dumpy. Can anybody else make these for less than $80? |
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Title: Re: Swing-arm extenders Post by verslagen1 on 04/12/13 at 12:06:19 Interesting idea http://shop.rycamotors.com/thumbnail.asp?file=assets/images/productimages/rm-0268c.jpg&maxx=300&maxy=0 |
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Title: Re: Swing-arm extenders Post by WD on 04/12/13 at 17:31:07 I'd be dressing the outside welds and adding some reinforcing plates... or at least a gusset to each unit. Leave just enough room for the adjuster hardware to clear at fully forward in the slots. |
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Title: Re: Swing-arm extenders Post by LANCER on 04/12/13 at 19:33:04 1203170E0F0310110A030E0E620 wrote:
These are well done and made from a substantial hunk of metal. Have not measured the thickness yet. |
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Title: Re: Swing-arm extenders Post by paulmarshall on 04/12/13 at 19:37:39 These extenders could be the key to get the same seating position and look like the hard tail bobbers. Moving the wheel back leaves more options for lower shocks. :D |
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Title: Re: Swing-arm extenders Post by srinath on 04/12/13 at 19:50:11 474A45484E59191C2B0 wrote:
These are well done and made from a substantial hunk of metal. Have not measured the thickness yet.[/quote] Thickness may be fine, but your important caution is weld penetration. Of course thicker metal wont burn so easy and you can run it at good high heat and get penetration, like wd suggested, grind @ the welds and wiggle and load it, if you see a line of separation, weld it ... repeat, till you dont, then gusset ... Cool. Srinath. |
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Title: Re: Swing-arm extenders Post by Borracho on 04/12/13 at 20:19:35 Sweet! How will this affect handling? |
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Title: Re: Swing-arm extenders Post by WD on 04/13/13 at 07:23:11 Negligible, it's only an inch and change difference. |
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