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Nicky S · 23-09-08, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lissa

We looked at buying one of those, but just couldn't justify the expense. I also wanted Harrison billet brakes

Dirtydog had a JMC on his curvy.

We actually thought that the Metmachex swing arm would suit the curvy more.

i lik the Metmachex swingarm just the fact it is £500

Lissa · 23-09-08, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicky S

i lik the Metmachex swingarm just the fact it is £500

Whats wrong with the original curvy swing arm? It's a lovely bit of kit. Far nicer that that horrible slab on the pointy. Could you not get a spare one of those and powder coat it?

23-09-08, 09:05 PM

I'd balk at spending 300 quid on something that wasn't some kind of performance upgrade

Especially when the original looks nice and is good for the job.

Get another stock swingarm off ebay and powdercoat it.
Or get pete and lissa's if it's still for sale

Nicky S · 23-09-08, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lissa

Whats wrong with the original curvy swing arm? It's a lovely bit of kit. Far nicer that that horrible slab on the pointy. Could you not get a spare one of those and powder coat it?

ummm gd point

dirtydog · 23-09-08, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lissa

Dirtydog had a JMC on his curvy.

and as if by magic here's a pic of it...

also had a wider rear wheel with a 180 section tyre on it.

Nicky S · 23-09-08, 09:15 PM

see its lovly mabey there is only a couple of us that like them

dirtydog · 23-09-08, 09:20 PM

It was a PITA! constantly needed cleaning and polishing, was awkward to use a paddock stand with, was awkward to adjust the chain, the tyre cost more and was of no benefit to the bike, the dog bones had to be specially made to get the ride height back to what it should've been.

IMHO more work and cost than it's worth even if it does look good

Nicky S · 23-09-08, 09:23 PM

you can use the sv wheel cant you ?

dirtydog · 23-09-08, 09:25 PM

That swingarm was off of a GSXR1100M hence the wider rim

Nicky S · 23-09-08, 09:29 PM

ohhhhhhhhh right well if i get one im having it made. paddock stand boobins right size 2 use sv wheel ect

23-09-08, 09:05 PM	#13
Sean_C Guest Posts: n/a	Re: swingarm I'd balk at spending 300 quid on something that wasn't some kind of performance upgrade Especially when the original looks nice and is good for the job. Get another stock swingarm off ebay and powdercoat it. Or get pete and lissa's if it's still for sale

23-09-08, 09:15 PM	#16
Nicky S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: crowborough, East Sussex Posts: 1,061	Re: swingarm see its lovly mabey there is only a couple of us that like them __________________ Curvy With Lots Of Bits ... But Still More To Come

23-09-08, 09:20 PM	#17
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	Re: swingarm It was a PITA! constantly needed cleaning and polishing, was awkward to use a paddock stand with, was awkward to adjust the chain, the tyre cost more and was of no benefit to the bike, the dog bones had to be specially made to get the ride height back to what it should've been. IMHO more work and cost than it's worth even if it does look good __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

23-09-08, 09:23 PM	#18
Nicky S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: crowborough, East Sussex Posts: 1,061	Re: swingarm you can use the sv wheel cant you ? __________________ Curvy With Lots Of Bits ... But Still More To Come

23-09-08, 09:25 PM	#19
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	Re: swingarm That swingarm was off of a GSXR1100M hence the wider rim __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

23-09-08, 09:29 PM	#20
Nicky S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: crowborough, East Sussex Posts: 1,061	Re: swingarm ohhhhhhhhh right well if i get one im having it made. paddock stand boobins right size 2 use sv wheel ect __________________ Curvy With Lots Of Bits ... But Still More To Come

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