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Old 04-06-2011, 10:18 PM
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Well guys, Im back...and like the title says, i need your help finding the needed parts for the whole swingarm swap. Ive been searching but i havent found nothing yet, does anyone have all the parts for this mod??

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Old 04-06-2011, 10:45 PM
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i didn't find a lot but there is some stuff on the VFR swing arm swap..
 
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Old 04-07-2011, 08:10 AM
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I was thinking about doing this in the future...but looks like you'll beat me to it but let us know how it goes, maybe a write up?
 
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Old 04-07-2011, 08:28 AM
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I remember seeing some stuff on here too (or perhaps it was via Google....) If I remember correctly it was a bolt on switch but you have to get a ton of parts. Caliper, axle, wheel, swingarm etc. etc. There is also a guy on youtube who did it, perhaps look for the vid and ask him.
 
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You also have to fab up a way to mount your shock...
 
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Old 04-07-2011, 09:35 AM
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https://cbrforum.com/forum/cbr-600f3...-front-123156/

This guy did it on a F3, Maybe he might be able to help you with the basics of it.
 
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A few months ago some guy on eBay sold an entire VFR swingarm with wheel, tire, caliper, disc, etc, etc but i didnt had enough money to buy it. So these days ive been searching but nothing.

I know that you have to fab some things but i dont care, i want that swingarm on my bike!!!!
 
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What's the benefit or reasoning for a single sided swing arm?
 
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Old 04-07-2011, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Dragondima
What's the benefit or reasoning for a single sided swing arm?
Besides personal preference (looks)? None...

Well, you can remove the rear wheel easier..
 
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...and to make it maginally slower due to added weight.
 


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