Swingarm Conversion Q's - Function or Looks

mark1122 wrote: ...musta et somthin' good! :sick:

ramtough_63 wrote: i cant even spell physics but as for as longer my zx swinger is only slightly longer and as far as changing geometry...

I have a question who says the engineers had it right to begin with?

we all act like these guys are neuroscientist who put all the demensions in a super computer that would have been as big as a house in 1978 to come up with the optimum frame design for every rider

When in reality some guy took an early rigid cut it off and it evolved from there. I think more by trial and error long before math was introduced into the design. I bet if you were to see the optimum frame geometrically no one would ride it because it looks stupid

i have only changed my swingarm but I will say the function has increased 20 fold and the looks well.. In my eyes it looks far superior.

I love the 70's styling with the modern fusiuon its amazing how different it feels with just the rear done

just my .02

531blackbanshee wrote: krazyrider,
i am glad that you are excited about your project.hopefully you can keep your momentum up and blow through this bike and get on the road.
thanks for letting me help with a key part of your project.
i can't wait to see how it turns out.
keep us posted,

leon

531blackbanshee wrote: mtbspeedfreak,

let me look one over this evening with an eye towards that and i will get back with you.
i don't think the fender would be a problem,but the centerstand will take some consideration.
i'll let you know,

leon

mtbspeedfreak wrote:

531blackbanshee wrote: mtbspeedfreak,

let me look one over this evening with an eye towards that and i will get back with you.
i don't think the fender would be a problem,but the centerstand will take some consideration.
i'll let you know,

leon

Cool! I can provide any pics and measurements you might need. I'm in for it if it can be done.

-Mark

mark,
no sweat i have one sitting in the shop to look at .

leon