Single swingarm new gen ninjette mod

richierich781 · June 28th, 2009, 11:33 PM

I saw these pics browsing around another 250 forum. This is one of the best mods ive seen done imho. I dont really have any info, just pics, i couldnt understand the language, i think its (bahasa, indonesian). This would be a hell of a diy mod.

noche_caliente · June 29th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Looks pretty neat, but I don't get it Why would you want to only have a singe swing arm? Wouldn't that seriously alter the handling?

M-Oorb · June 29th, 2009, 08:14 AM

I know a lot of the higher end bikes have 1 sided swing arms. I dont really know anything about this but im guessing if you had a one sided swing arm that it would have to be extremely strong to compensate. It does look a whole lot cleaner though...atleast from the one side

Daeldren · June 29th, 2009, 08:18 AM

not only is that swingarm nice I also think it looks sharp with those flush mount rear turn signals and that exhaust (looks like some sort of Yoshimura).

RaceBikeRentals · June 29th, 2009, 08:29 AM

Ducati 916!

http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/916%20018.jpg

Banzai · June 29th, 2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Looks pretty neat, but I don't get it Why would you want to only have a singe swing arm? Wouldn't that seriously alter the handling?

It's a design thing, and properly engineered, doesn't affect handling negatively in any way.......

However....the only thing stock on that bike suspension wise looks to be nothing! It has the GSXR (or whatever was used) front fork swap, and the single side swing arm mod....both of which increase unsprung weight and add severly to (in stock configuration) the minimal overbrake problem that the bike has.

Also, it adds to overall weight, making the horsepower/weight ratio even less optimal.

Other than looking cool, demonstrating technology, or lightening you wallet, this is not really something appropriate to the relatively spagetti flexible frame that the next gen 250 has.

backinthesaddleagain · June 29th, 2009, 09:23 AM

the swingarm does look pretty beefy. i would think, but am not sure, that a single sided swingarm would also have a heavier duty swingarm pivot bolt and surrounding frame, as all the forces are on one side.

Apex · June 29th, 2009, 10:06 AM

Nice thing about single-sided swingarms is that tire chances are a piece of cake!

Snake · June 29th, 2009, 01:23 PM

Looks nice if you can afford it and are into show and no go.

OldGuy · June 29th, 2009, 01:27 PM

Hmmm take a look at the OP top picture. Sure looks like two rotors on the front wheel. I guess they also modded the front wheel on this "250" huh?

Kurosaki · June 29th, 2009, 01:36 PM

DO NOT WANT.

Never liked the look of single side swing arms.... Which is why the 749/999 are pretty much the only Ducati models I really like.

Xuracing · June 29th, 2009, 01:41 PM

the wheel itself doesn't look good.

but the single sided swing arm looks great if it was a wheel that looks similar to the stock spokes such as a

i think it would look better

but as to advantages aside from super fast tire changes. plus easy maintainence thats about it and the sexyness obviously!

backinthesaddleagain · June 29th, 2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Hmmm take a look at the OP top picture. Sure looks like two rotors on the front wheel. I guess they also modded the front wheel on this "250" huh?

does look like to rotors, good eyes for an Old guy

Banzai · June 29th, 2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Hmmm take a look at the OP top picture. Sure looks like two rotors on the front wheel. I guess they also modded the front wheel on this "250" huh?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banzai

It has the GSXR (or whatever was used) front fork swap......

Alex · June 29th, 2009, 02:04 PM

Definitely a front end swap as well on that bike, but it's still clearly a 250 frame. I would have guessed the SSS on the rear is from a Hawk (one of the cheapest and easiest to find bikes with a SSS), but comparing pics it actually doesn't look like it. Looks much more like a Ducati SSS.

Purspeed · June 29th, 2009, 04:18 PM

It's a Ducati rear.

The weight, size of tire, etc. would make the bike's handling a nightmare. It was also slow the thing down drastically.

SSS has no use other than quick rear tire swaps and adjustment ease (besides looks). Dual Sided Swingarm is superior in every way.

...but, it does look cool.

sharky nrk · June 29th, 2009, 04:57 PM

yeah its kind WTF - cool, but practically useless

June 28th, 2009, 11:33 PM	#1
richierich781 Future Hall of Famer Name: rich Location: Tacoma, WA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2010 yamaha fz6r raven Posts: 112	Single swingarm new gen ninjette mod I saw these pics browsing around another 250 forum. This is one of the best mods ive seen done imho. I dont really have any info, just pics, i couldnt understand the language, i think its (bahasa, indonesian). This would be a hell of a diy mod.

June 29th, 2009, 08:08 AM	#2
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Looks pretty neat, but I don't get it Why would you want to only have a singe swing arm? Wouldn't that seriously alter the handling? __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 29th, 2009, 08:29 AM	#5
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	Ducati 916! http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/916%20018.jpg __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

June 29th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#8
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Nice thing about single-sided swingarms is that tire chances are a piece of cake! __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

June 29th, 2009, 01:27 PM	#10
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Hmmm take a look at the OP top picture. Sure looks like two rotors on the front wheel. I guess they also modded the front wheel on this "250" huh? __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

June 29th, 2009, 08:14 AM	#3
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	I know a lot of the higher end bikes have 1 sided swing arms. I dont really know anything about this but im guessing if you had a one sided swing arm that it would have to be extremely strong to compensate. It does look a whole lot cleaner though...atleast from the one side

June 29th, 2009, 08:18 AM	#4
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	not only is that swingarm nice I also think it looks sharp with those flush mount rear turn signals and that exhaust (looks like some sort of Yoshimura).

June 29th, 2009, 09:23 AM	#7
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	the swingarm does look pretty beefy. i would think, but am not sure, that a single sided swingarm would also have a heavier duty swingarm pivot bolt and surrounding frame, as all the forces are on one side.

June 29th, 2009, 01:23 PM	#9
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Looks nice if you can afford it and are into show and no go.

June 29th, 2009, 01:36 PM	#11
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	DO NOT WANT. Never liked the look of single side swing arms.... Which is why the 749/999 are pretty much the only Ducati models I really like.

June 29th, 2009, 01:41 PM	#12
Xuracing ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Cbr 600RR Cbr600F4i Posts: 75	the wheel itself doesn't look good. but the single sided swing arm looks great if it was a wheel that looks similar to the stock spokes such as a i think it would look better but as to advantages aside from super fast tire changes. plus easy maintainence thats about it and the sexyness obviously!

June 29th, 2009, 02:04 PM	#15
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Definitely a front end swap as well on that bike, but it's still clearly a 250 frame. I would have guessed the SSS on the rear is from a Hawk (one of the cheapest and easiest to find bikes with a SSS), but comparing pics it actually doesn't look like it. Looks much more like a Ducati SSS. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 29th, 2009, 04:18 PM	#16
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	It's a Ducati rear. The weight, size of tire, etc. would make the bike's handling a nightmare. It was also slow the thing down drastically. SSS has no use other than quick rear tire swaps and adjustment ease (besides looks). Dual Sided Swingarm is superior in every way. ...but, it does look cool. __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

June 29th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#17
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	yeah its kind WTF - cool, but practically useless

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