Monster swingarm options - Page 2

ells · 28-Apr-2012, 22:42

Just unpacked one and put it in the garage. The one from Italy appears to have all the bits but he wantsm a lot for it although he will haggle. Might be worth a try.
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Jolley · 02-May-2012, 14:01

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Originally Posted by 848spence

Cheers, well dont tell everyone where it is, my bikes going on a diet after her weighing a 172kgs at snetterton with only about a liter of fuel.lol

Mine weighed about that in first season. Think I knocked about 12-15kg off it by the end of the second season... Swingarm, fueltank, wheels and battery were the biggest savers (along with realizing I didn't need 12+ litres of fuel!!)

Ghost · 02-May-2012, 14:06

My B bike was hugely overweight at some point.

848spence · 02-May-2012, 20:27

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Originally Posted by ells

Just unpacked one and put it in the garage.
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Oh right do you want to sell it?

bradders · 02-May-2012, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Ghost

My B bike was hugely overweight at some point.

Must have been the chain under the seat champ

ells · 03-May-2012, 04:56

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Originally Posted by 848spence

Oh right do you want to sell it?

Soon as I can its going on the bike. Hopefully in time for Oulton. I am not sure its value for money in the weight reducing stakes.

Mark

Jolley · 03-May-2012, 12:47

It isn't just the weight... It is a swinging weight. My rear was much more stable after the switch (probably because the swingarm wasn't slowing the reaction of the rear suspension so much).

ells · 03-May-2012, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Jolley

It isn't just the weight... It is a swinging weight. My rear was much more stable after the switch (probably because the swingarm wasn't slowing the reaction of the rear suspension so much).

That makes sense about the swinging weight. Never thought of that.

If I can stabilise my rear I will be very happy

Cheers
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antonye · 03-May-2012, 14:20

Sprung vs Unsprung weight, innit.

Removing mass from rotating components - wheels, brake disks, sprockets, chain, tyres (where allowed) - has a much better effect as it reduces the energy required to rotate them so in theory you should get better acceleration, improved handling (due to lower centrifugal forces), etc.

ells · 04-May-2012, 11:26

Thanks,
never thought of that. So if you swapped twin dosc for single disc with the same stopping performance then you wouls not only get the weight advantage but it is also a benefit as its the unsprung (I think) weight.

Thats made me happier about buying the swingng arm!
Cheers
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28-Apr-2012, 22:42	#11
ells Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 566 Join Date: Jun 2008 Just unpacked one and put it in the garage. The one from Italy appears to have all the bits but he wantsm a lot for it although he will haggle. Might be worth a try. M Reply

02-May-2012, 14:06	#13
Ghost Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: Ducati 749, Phil Read Replica, DD 620 Posts: 1,830 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coventry Mood: 2011 DD Class 'B' Champion My B bike was hugely overweight at some point. Reply

03-May-2012, 12:47	#17
Jolley Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: 959 Posts: 1,134 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Surrey/Northants It isn't just the weight... It is a swinging weight. My rear was much more stable after the switch (probably because the swingarm wasn't slowing the reaction of the rear suspension so much). Reply

04-May-2012, 11:26	#20
ells Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 566 Join Date: Jun 2008 Thanks, never thought of that. So if you swapped twin dosc for single disc with the same stopping performance then you wouls not only get the weight advantage but it is also a benefit as its the unsprung (I think) weight. Thats made me happier about buying the swingng arm! Cheers M Reply