Hello all,
Ive had the silly idea of taking on a ducati swing arm swap so thought id get some advice and document how I get on! So far, just choosing between swing arms. Ive been looking at a 1098 or the 848. The difference between the two is the size of the hub. 180 tire for the 848 and 190 for the 1098. Ive been thinking about the offset of the engine sproket so I think the 848 (180) sized tire might be the way to go so the offset isnt too crazy. what does everyone think?
I want to use the stock shock locaton so will have to weld on new mounting points on the swing arm to match the original TR1. Something I also have to think about is the bearing on the swing arm itself as its mounted on the outside but im going to be mounting it from the inside like the original swing arm, but will deal with this closer to the time. Something I have to find a machine shop to help with as I havent much ali welding experiance.
The lower frame on the TR1 (which ive already removed to weld in a new battery box) has a 16mm pivot axle. The 848 from what i can see online is 19.5 (can measure this properly when i get it) so might be a bit tight squeezing in some bearings and the axle. So I think this is going to need some mods. My thought was to cut out the original swing arm tube and weld in a larger diameter. if i can avoid doing this the better would prefer maybe to make end inserts and welding them in with some bearings. Ideas welcome!
Suzamagati is what I’m after as the front end is a suzuki
Thats about it for now. ideas and help welcome!
Ive had the silly idea of taking on a ducati swing arm swap so thought id get some advice and document how I get on! So far, just choosing between swing arms. Ive been looking at a 1098 or the 848. The difference between the two is the size of the hub. 180 tire for the 848 and 190 for the 1098. Ive been thinking about the offset of the engine sproket so I think the 848 (180) sized tire might be the way to go so the offset isnt too crazy. what does everyone think?
I want to use the stock shock locaton so will have to weld on new mounting points on the swing arm to match the original TR1. Something I also have to think about is the bearing on the swing arm itself as its mounted on the outside but im going to be mounting it from the inside like the original swing arm, but will deal with this closer to the time. Something I have to find a machine shop to help with as I havent much ali welding experiance.
The lower frame on the TR1 (which ive already removed to weld in a new battery box) has a 16mm pivot axle. The 848 from what i can see online is 19.5 (can measure this properly when i get it) so might be a bit tight squeezing in some bearings and the axle. So I think this is going to need some mods. My thought was to cut out the original swing arm tube and weld in a larger diameter. if i can avoid doing this the better would prefer maybe to make end inserts and welding them in with some bearings. Ideas welcome!
Suzamagati is what I’m after as the front end is a suzuki
Thats about it for now. ideas and help welcome!