Swingarm spools. Where do they go?
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Squid
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: South Side G-Burg, MD
Re: Swingarm spools. Where do they go?
No place for swingarm spools, unless someone can weld some or tap some threads (not sure what that would do to the integrity of the swingarm though)
Unless you make some mods, you'll have to use paddle type rear stand.
Unless you make some mods, you'll have to use paddle type rear stand.
Hmm?
SuperBike
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,069
From: San Gabriel Valley
I had aluminum spool adapters welded onto the bottom of the swingarm. I bought Pit Bull brand adapters. The spools then screw into the adapters. The welder wanted to do it with the swingarm off, but since I'm not mechanically inclined, nor strong enough to flip the bike over, the best we could come up with was to lean the bike waaaaaay over to one side and have him weld the adapters on.
I'll get some pics in a few days, as I'm waiting for a track event to take some pictures.
I had been using the paddle-style rear stand for awhile, but the bike recently started sliding backwards on the stand. Not fun.
I'll get some pics in a few days, as I'm waiting for a track event to take some pictures.
I had been using the paddle-style rear stand for awhile, but the bike recently started sliding backwards on the stand. Not fun.
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Superstock
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 347
From: Western NY
I had aluminum spool adapters welded onto the bottom of the swingarm. I bought Pit Bull brand adapters. The spools then screw into the adapters. The welder wanted to do it with the swingarm off, but since I'm not mechanically inclined, nor strong enough to flip the bike over, the best we could come up with was to lean the bike waaaaaay over to one side and have him weld the adapters on.
I'll get some pics in a few days, as I'm waiting for a track event to take some pictures.
I had been using the paddle-style rear stand for awhile, but the bike recently started sliding backwards on the stand. Not fun.
I'll get some pics in a few days, as I'm waiting for a track event to take some pictures.
I had been using the paddle-style rear stand for awhile, but the bike recently started sliding backwards on the stand. Not fun.
When they are welded on, do I have to unplug the ECU or any electrical stuff, or is the welding process simply a heat issue, not electrical current?
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Re: Swingarm spools. Where do they go?
I've done a little research. The local shop can get both the screw "anchors" and the weld on adapters. They said the weld-ons can discolor the swingarm. Can anyone confirm?
I'll probably go with the inserts. I figure that drilling into the swingarm can't hurt the structure too much, or they wouldn't sell them. Besides, I'm no Evel Knievel, so I don't plan on jumping over any sharks.
Todd
I'll probably go with the inserts. I figure that drilling into the swingarm can't hurt the structure too much, or they wouldn't sell them. Besides, I'm no Evel Knievel, so I don't plan on jumping over any sharks.
Todd
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Superstock
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 347
From: Western NY
Re: Swingarm spools. Where do they go?
I've done a little research. The local shop can get both the screw "anchors" and the weld on adapters. They said the weld-ons can discolor the swingarm. Can anyone confirm?
I'll probably go with the inserts. I figure that drilling into the swingarm can't hurt the structure too much, or they wouldn't sell them. Besides, I'm no Evel Knievel, so I don't plan on jumping over any sharks.
Todd
I'll probably go with the inserts. I figure that drilling into the swingarm can't hurt the structure too much, or they wouldn't sell them. Besides, I'm no Evel Knievel, so I don't plan on jumping over any sharks.
Todd
Hmm?
SuperBike
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,069
From: San Gabriel Valley
Won't screwing them in compromise the structure of the swingarm? Probably not by much, but I just went with weld-ons. I haven't noticed any discoloration since having the spool adapters welded on.
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