extended swing arm

jbeast561 · December 7th, 2009, 12:36 PM

this is for sale in gainesville florida and i was wondering if anyone had any ideas of how to build a swing arm like this

rockNroll · December 7th, 2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jbeast561

this is for sale in gainesville florida and i was wondering if anyone had any ideas of how to build a swing arm like this

I do. If I had two stock swing arms or some stock of the proper size I could build one of these with little problem. Now, can I ask.... why would you want one?

jbeast561 · December 7th, 2009, 12:49 PM

in florida that how we ride there are not many twisty road so we just make our bikes ride low and look clean

rockNroll · December 7th, 2009, 12:51 PM

Are you gonna buy this swing arm?

btw... the brace on that one isn't beefy enough... I can see the Ninja 250 torquing that thing into a pretzel...

jbeast561 · December 7th, 2009, 12:55 PM

i tryed to buy the swing arm from him but he will only sell the whole bike. but i was going to see if anyone would be willing to build one, i would build it but i do not have any of the machining tools or welding supplies. i asked him how the bike drove with the swing arm and he said it was just fine and had no problems.

jbeast561 · December 7th, 2009, 01:25 PM

http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...nja-250-a.html

HKr1 · December 7th, 2009, 06:04 PM

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in florida that how we ride there are not many twisty road so we just make our bikes ride low and look clean

bob706 · December 7th, 2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HKr1

+1

jbeast561 · December 7th, 2009, 06:44 PM

^ guess you guys are dicks

yokozuna · December 7th, 2009, 07:17 PM

why dont you try aftermarket swing arm for our 250

over racing swing arm from japan

http://www.servimg.com/image_preview...=21&u=13042441

kkim · December 7th, 2009, 07:19 PM

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^ guess you guys are dicks

ah, I see you know them.

really... what a waste of a great motorcycle.... add me to the dick list.

bob706 · December 7th, 2009, 08:07 PM

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in florida that how we ride

um...no it's not. that's how you ride in florida. if you want an extended swing arm, that's cool. we was just laughing at your "how we ride" comment. and while you won't find a deals gap on this giant sand bar there are some nice twisty roads. at least in the panhandle.

wyckedflesh · December 7th, 2009, 08:26 PM

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in florida that how we ride there are not many twisty road so we just make our bikes ride low and look clean

Not being a dick, but your in Florida, where it seems a vast majority of Swingarm builders are located. Unless you can weld on a professional level and have the proper welder, I would not recommend it. If you had these skills already, then making the swing arm yourself would have already been done. So the suggestion is to look around Florida to find a builder that will either modify yours or make you one out of aluminum.

Okay so maybe I was a little bit of a dick

jbeast561 · December 7th, 2009, 10:04 PM

^at least you were reasonable, and i live in west palm beach there are not any twisty roads at all

Snake · December 8th, 2009, 09:06 AM

This is the only forum I have seen where in the end everyone works out their differences.

rockNroll · December 8th, 2009, 09:26 AM

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This is the only forum I have seen where in the end everyone works out their differences.

You have a bad attitude

rockNroll · December 8th, 2009, 09:26 AM

HKr1 · December 8th, 2009, 09:37 AM

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This is the only forum I have seen where in the end everyone works out their differences.

Nothing got worked out...... Iam still laughing

M-Oorb · December 8th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Im also from west palm beach...and thats not how we ride, maybe you but not "we". We have twisty roads...we have a track about 2 hours south. Ive also yet to see another person...including 600 and liter riders...with an extended swing arm.

jbeast561 · December 8th, 2009, 11:01 AM

guess you guy are all just haters

rockNroll · December 8th, 2009, 11:12 AM

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guess you guy are all just haters

I hate when I put my seat belt on and then realize my keys are still in my pocket.

backinthesaddleagain · December 8th, 2009, 11:15 AM

I hate it when I put my helmet on, then go to pull my shoulder strap on and realize I am in the car and not on the bike.

Daeldren · December 8th, 2009, 11:21 AM

Dang, I lived in WPB for like 10 years when I was little, I don't know what the average rider is like down there now though.

backinthesaddleagain · December 8th, 2009, 11:35 AM

Now this is a swingarm. CBR954 engine, custom frame done up with CRF plastics and long swingarm for hillclimbing. Though I guess hill climbing wouldn't be a big pasttime in Fla.

backinthesaddleagain · December 8th, 2009, 11:39 AM

OK my turn to be a dick. I just described putting an extended swingarm on a ninja 250r to the chief engineer of kawasaki and he was speechless. Words don't describe it so here is a picture i took of him when i told him about extending the swingarm on his pet project, the 250r.

HKr1 · December 8th, 2009, 11:40 AM

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I guess hill climbing wouldn't be a big pasttime in Fla.

jbeast561 · December 8th, 2009, 11:43 AM

well i can see that i am not going to get any advice from any one here. just trying to make my bike unique and stick out from the crowd instead of doing everything the same like all the other people.

backinthesaddleagain · December 8th, 2009, 11:44 AM

Though in '85 I did ride a couple rounds of the Florida AMA Winter MX series (amateur day). That Gainesville track had one heck of a drop down ( into the old lime quarry??). It was my first (and only) time there, and during practive I passed a buddy who won the 500 pro class one year. I came around the corner and whoa dropped into that downhill. He said he was laughing as soon as I went by him thinking maybe I should have walked the track that morning.

backinthesaddleagain · December 8th, 2009, 11:53 AM

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well i can see that i am not going to get any advice from any one here. just trying to make my bike unique and stick out from the crowd instead of doing everything the same like all the other people.

Just kidding with you. The people on this site are great and offer a wealth of knowledge. Representing all the riders in Fla might not be the best approach early on. And calling them dicks, well I know that isn't the best approach.

There is nothing wrong with wanting a look that makes sense to you. I might not like it, but hey my neighbor who has 2 HD, has no interest in my bike's look. There are no pics of my bike here, because it looks like every blue 250r as it rolled out of the dealer.

One thing though, any lengthening of the swingarm will affect handling. Maybe most important is that a lengthened swingarm could result in a more flexing arm if not done right, and of course a longer wheel base for those times you do turn, not to mention longer chain, brake line.

HKr1 · December 8th, 2009, 11:55 AM

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well i can see that i am not going to get any advice from any one here. just trying to make my bike unique and stick out from the crowd instead of doing everything the same like all the other people.

Give these people a call, I think there the best in the bizz:

http://www.candscustom.com/Swingarms.html

Maybe call up Shane McCoy over at www.tobefast.com Might come out a bit cheaper.

jbeast561 · December 8th, 2009, 12:02 PM

now we are getting somewhere. and my bad about trying to rep for all Florida riders.

Snake · December 8th, 2009, 12:06 PM

^ After you get your extended swingarm installed be sure and post some pics and I am sure you will have some converts asking you for info on how they can get one. Lead and others will follow.

jbeast561 · December 8th, 2009, 12:09 PM

i know. im talking to a guy in gainesville that has a bike shop and trying to see what he could do for me. if i get it done i will post some pics

JohnnyBravo · April 26th, 2013, 10:02 AM

Did you quit your search???

lgk · April 26th, 2013, 10:10 AM

i'll trade you one for a vial of t-virus.

JohnnyBravo · April 26th, 2013, 10:15 AM

I got a vial of Australian air... The best air known to man!!!

lgk · April 26th, 2013, 10:34 AM

i''l have to think about it, but did you do any measurements against a 250 swing arm?

JohnnyBravo · April 26th, 2013, 10:40 AM

Haha

Not yet... Looking for info online an playin tiger woods, been thinking of riding to power sports in a bit

caps · April 26th, 2013, 12:10 PM

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in florida that how we ride there are not many twisty road so we just make our bikes ride low and look clean

I hate you already.

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Originally Posted by jbeast561

^ guess you guys are dicks

No, you're just the source of their amusement.

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Originally Posted by bob706

um...no it's not. that's how you ride in florida. if you want an extended swing arm, that's cool. we was just laughing at your "how we ride" comment. and while you won't find a deals gap on this giant sand bar there are some nice twisty roads. at least in the panhandle.

We have great roads out here as well.

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guess you guy are all just haters

How old are you? 12? 15? MAYBE 17? Stop making us floridians look bad.

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now we are getting somewhere. and my bad about trying to rep for all Florida riders.

Damn straight. We will cut you.

JohnnyBravo · April 26th, 2013, 12:23 PM

I'm a rider, a Florida resident, an I won't cut him... Even if he were one of the darn busaheads that always try to race me, those are tempting though

December 7th, 2009, 12:36 PM	#1
jbeast561 ninjette.org member Name: jonathan Location: gainesville Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 10	extended swing arm this is for sale in gainesville florida and i was wondering if anyone had any ideas of how to build a swing arm like this Last futzed with by jbeast561; December 8th, 2009 at 11:46 AM.

December 8th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#19
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	Im also from west palm beach...and thats not how we ride, maybe you but not "we". We have twisty roads...we have a track about 2 hours south. Ive also yet to see another person...including 600 and liter riders...with an extended swing arm. __________________________________________________ Pictures of my ninjette plus...

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December 7th, 2009, 12:49 PM	#3
jbeast561 ninjette.org member Name: jonathan Location: gainesville Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 10	in florida that how we ride there are not many twisty road so we just make our bikes ride low and look clean

December 7th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#4
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Are you gonna buy this swing arm? btw... the brace on that one isn't beefy enough... I can see the Ninja 250 torquing that thing into a pretzel...

December 7th, 2009, 12:55 PM	#5
jbeast561 ninjette.org member Name: jonathan Location: gainesville Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 10	i tryed to buy the swing arm from him but he will only sell the whole bike. but i was going to see if anyone would be willing to build one, i would build it but i do not have any of the machining tools or welding supplies. i asked him how the bike drove with the swing arm and he said it was just fine and had no problems.

December 7th, 2009, 01:25 PM	#6
jbeast561 ninjette.org member Name: jonathan Location: gainesville Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 10	http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...nja-250-a.html

December 7th, 2009, 06:44 PM	#9
jbeast561 ninjette.org member Name: jonathan Location: gainesville Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 10	^ guess you guys are dicks

December 7th, 2009, 07:17 PM	#10
yokozuna ninjette.org member Name: yokozuna Location: Indonesia Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 08 Posts: 35	why dont you try aftermarket swing arm for our 250 over racing swing arm from japan http://www.servimg.com/image_preview...=21&u=13042441

December 7th, 2009, 10:04 PM	#14
jbeast561 ninjette.org member Name: jonathan Location: gainesville Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 10	^at least you were reasonable, and i live in west palm beach there are not any twisty roads at all

December 8th, 2009, 09:06 AM	#15
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	This is the only forum I have seen where in the end everyone works out their differences.

December 8th, 2009, 09:26 AM	#17
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.

December 8th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#20
jbeast561 ninjette.org member Name: jonathan Location: gainesville Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 10	guess you guy are all just haters

December 8th, 2009, 11:15 AM	#22
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	I hate it when I put my helmet on, then go to pull my shoulder strap on and realize I am in the car and not on the bike.

December 8th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#23
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	Dang, I lived in WPB for like 10 years when I was little, I don't know what the average rider is like down there now though.

December 8th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#27
jbeast561 ninjette.org member Name: jonathan Location: gainesville Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 10	well i can see that i am not going to get any advice from any one here. just trying to make my bike unique and stick out from the crowd instead of doing everything the same like all the other people.

December 8th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#28
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Though in '85 I did ride a couple rounds of the Florida AMA Winter MX series (amateur day). That Gainesville track had one heck of a drop down ( into the old lime quarry??). It was my first (and only) time there, and during practive I passed a buddy who won the 500 pro class one year. I came around the corner and whoa dropped into that downhill. He said he was laughing as soon as I went by him thinking maybe I should have walked the track that morning.

December 8th, 2009, 12:02 PM	#31
jbeast561 ninjette.org member Name: jonathan Location: gainesville Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 10	now we are getting somewhere. and my bad about trying to rep for all Florida riders.

December 8th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#32
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	^ After you get your extended swingarm installed be sure and post some pics and I am sure you will have some converts asking you for info on how they can get one. Lead and others will follow.

December 8th, 2009, 12:09 PM	#33
jbeast561 ninjette.org member Name: jonathan Location: gainesville Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r Posts: 10	i know. im talking to a guy in gainesville that has a bike shop and trying to see what he could do for me. if i get it done i will post some pics

April 26th, 2013, 10:02 AM	#34
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April 26th, 2013, 10:40 AM	#38
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Haha Not yet... Looking for info online an playin tiger woods, been thinking of riding to power sports in a bit

April 26th, 2013, 12:23 PM	#40
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I'm a rider, a Florida resident, an I won't cut him... Even if he were one of the darn busaheads that always try to race me, those are tempting though