I'm curious of the impact of a SSS conversion and swing arm motion - twisting, etc. A number of members have added braces to the OEM swing arm to reduce unwanted motion and improve handling. Isn't going to a SSS set up a step backwards? Is this only for cosmetics? And what about the forces at the attachment point on the motor block? The SuperHawk wasn't designed for the SSS, is there any chance of cracking that block attachment point over time?

 

I doubt you will have any problems with the engine casing. I have never heard of any.

As you say, standard swingarm flex can be fixed by bracing. Single sided swingarms avoid this by being a more solid, heavier, construction. Ducati know this, but their customers complained when they started using twin arms.

Seeing it is heavier I cannot agree with doing it for performance reasons, as it would be detrimental compared to a twin sided swingarm of the same strength IMO.

But for cosmetic reasons they look great I think.

 

they make maintenance extremely easy