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09-02-06, 01:38 PM

Fit onto an SV ??? It's a braced TL1000R swingarm with spindle + torque arm. I'm tempted to switch to a braced swingarm because i prefer the look but i'm not after spending massive amounts.

So...does anybody know if and just importantly how easily it'll go in ??

Cheers

northwind · 09-02-06, 02:05 PM

Not easily... TLs had the door closer damper, SVs need a traditional shock linkage.

Sid Squid · 09-02-06, 02:14 PM

Yes, it'll fit fine. You'll need to:

1) Modify the frame, as the TLR arm is wider than the SV, or you could cut the swingarm in half crossways, narrow it a bit and weld it back together, don't forget to cut down the bearing spacers. On the plus side, IIRC, the spindles are the same diameter so you can probably re-use the bearings. Result!

2) The TLR linkage lugs are the top of the 'arm you'll need to fabricate and weld some new ones on underneath.

Bob's your dad's brother, dead easy, send us some pics when you're done.

BillyC · 09-02-06, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Yes, it'll fit fine. You'll need to:

1) Modify the frame, as the TLR arm is wider than the SV, or you could cut the swingarm in half crossways, narrow it a bit and weld it back together, don't forget to cut down the bearing spacers. On the plus side, IIRC, the spindles are the same diameter so you can probably re-use the bearings. Result!

2) The TLR linkage lugs are the top of the 'arm you'll need to fabricate and weld some new ones on underneath.

Bob's your dad's brother, dead easy, send us some pics when you're done.

You make it sound so easy! If I get one, will you give me a hand?

09-02-06, 02:48 PM

hat'll be a no then

What readily available (i.e. not a custom) braced arm would go in there then ????

09-02-06, 06:01 PM

AFAIK, none. However give one of the reputable fabricators a ring and you'll see that bracing a curvy swingarm is straightforward and cheap compared to conversion.

This is because the SV is a bit different to most swingarms in that the shock is offset to the left to allow the exhaust downtube in the gap too.

rictus01 · 09-02-06, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Yes, it'll fit fine. You'll need to:

1) Modify the frame, as the TLR arm is wider than the SV, or you could cut the swingarm in half crossways, narrow it a bit and weld it back together, don't forget to cut down the bearing spacers. On the plus side, IIRC, the spindles are the same diameter so you can probably re-use the bearings. Result!

2) The TLR linkage lugs are the top of the 'arm you'll need to fabricate and weld some new ones on underneath.

Bob's your dad's brother, dead easy, send us some pics when you're done.

If I'd know it was that easy, I'd have done it on mine

northwind · 09-02-06, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haggis

This is because the SV is a bit different to most swingarms in that the shock is offset to the left to allow the exhaust downtube in the gap too.

Yup. It's depressing how near to perfect a GSXR SRAD swingarm is... Same (or nearly the same) width at the frame, very similiar length (slightly shorter, but the longest adjustment is in the middle of the SV's), modifiable linkage mount... But the shock would go right through one of the arms.

ethariel · 09-02-06, 08:58 PM

Depends on what you call massive amounts

http://www.metmachex-eng.co.uk/produ...tml?product=24

£405

Colin

09-02-06, 09:32 PM

Have a search on the SVrider forum, look for Zoran's braced arm thread.

He got a stock SV arm braced to use in a tuned race SV (90bhp), but could detect no real difference when compared to stock in terms of flex.

It might look cool but I think this is a bit of overkill for road use. You could spend the same cash on a penske shock and really notice improvements.

If only I had that sort of cash to spare.

09-02-06, 01:38 PM	#1
Stormspiel Guest Posts: n/a	Would this... Fit onto an SV ??? It's a braced TL1000R swingarm with spindle + torque arm. I'm tempted to switch to a braced swingarm because i prefer the look but i'm not after spending massive amounts. So...does anybody know if and just importantly how easily it'll go in ?? Cheers

09-02-06, 02:05 PM	#2
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Not easily... TLs had the door closer damper, SVs need a traditional shock linkage. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

09-02-06, 02:14 PM	#3
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Yes, it'll fit fine. You'll need to: 1) Modify the frame, as the TLR arm is wider than the SV, or you could cut the swingarm in half crossways, narrow it a bit and weld it back together, don't forget to cut down the bearing spacers. On the plus side, IIRC, the spindles are the same diameter so you can probably re-use the bearings. Result! 2) The TLR linkage lugs are the top of the 'arm you'll need to fabricate and weld some new ones on underneath. Bob's your dad's brother, dead easy, send us some pics when you're done. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

09-02-06, 02:48 PM	#5
Stormspiel Guest Posts: n/a	hat'll be a no then What readily available (i.e. not a custom) braced arm would go in there then ????

09-02-06, 06:01 PM	#6
haggis Guest Posts: n/a	AFAIK, none. However give one of the reputable fabricators a ring and you'll see that bracing a curvy swingarm is straightforward and cheap compared to conversion. This is because the SV is a bit different to most swingarms in that the shock is offset to the left to allow the exhaust downtube in the gap too.

09-02-06, 08:58 PM	#9
ethariel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London (for my sins) Posts: 806	Depends on what you call massive amounts http://www.metmachex-eng.co.uk/produ...tml?product=24 £405 Colin

09-02-06, 09:32 PM	#10
haggis Guest Posts: n/a	Have a search on the SVrider forum, look for Zoran's braced arm thread. He got a stock SV arm braced to use in a tuned race SV (90bhp), but could detect no real difference when compared to stock in terms of flex. It might look cool but I think this is a bit of overkill for road use. You could spend the same cash on a penske shock and really notice improvements. If only I had that sort of cash to spare.