Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Monsters > single sided Swinging Arm

[HANCYM]

Can anyone tell me if a single sided swinging arm will go straight on?

Someone was telling me you had to remove the engine and machine it to clear the single sided one.

Anyone done it?
Any tips?

Ta! chaps, in advance

[nelly]

It's not that easy. The main problem is the position of the rear shock. On the SBK's it's offset, yours is centrally mounted.
You need to cut and reposition the upper shock mount on the frame.
The SBK arm will also extend your wheelbase slightly.
There are/maybe some spacing issues to take in to account to??

I had a customer last year do the same thing to a S4. We commisioned the work out to Metmachex Engineering who did a bespoke item. Not cheap, but absolutely outstanding workmanship.

If you need more info mail me or contact Metmachex.

[AK]

AK has done it for his Monster, as has Simon with his S4. Depending where you are, Viv at V-Tech is practised at doing this.. (Berks).

Makes a difference as to what year bike, as the early bikes (with loop arm suspension) need a lot more mods to frame than the later ones.
The back of the engine requires machining because the bearings on a single sider are in the arm, not in the engine.
Also, you have to put an extension on the frame to support the outer part of the swinging arm.

Not to be attempted on your own, unless you have machining knowledge - As Nelly says, it aint easy.

Have fun!

[HANCYM]

Thanks chaps