92 Rebuild and Modernization

[FJ_Hooligan]

I did look on eBay for R6 swing arms......WOW, they are dirt cheap.

I would think you'd need to sort through them to get one that's not all wadded up!

[jscgdunn]

I did look on eBay for R6 swing arms......WOW, they are dirt cheap.

I would think you'd need to sort through them to get one that's not all wadded up!

Hey...you are challenging the ebay grand master (Fred) to find a good one....actually I have looked at quite a few and it is usually the front end of the bike that is wrinkled.

Jeff

[aviationfred]

How is the length of the 03' and 08' swingarms compared to the OEM FJ swingarm?

Fred

[jscgdunn]

How is the length of the 03' and 08' swingarms compared to the OEM FJ swingarm?

Fred

Hi Fred,
I do not have the 08 one anymore as I exchanged for the 03.  The length for the 03 is 25 inches...FJ swing arm 23.5 inches.  This is measured from centre of swingarm bolt to end of arm. 

Jeff

[giantkiller]

Wow! 1 1/2" longer would probably be a good thing for my 86. Getting ready to send the motor out to Hank Scott. To get the 2nd gear issue fixed and about 150 more cc. 

[jscgdunn]

I was a little worried about this post; just to be clear it was the overall length.  The key measure will be (I think) the length from the swingarm bolt to the centre of the axle.  Will post that later.....

Jeff

[giantkiller]

I was a little worried about this post; just to be clear it was the overall length.  The key measure will be (I think) the length from the swingarm bolt to the centre of the axle.  Will post that later.....

Jeff

I really like the look, and that it's probably a lot stronger. And if it was a little longer wheel base? That would be perfect.

[aviationfred]

For those that are following this thread for the Swing arm mod. The  swing arms are unbelievably inexpensive. There is even a chrome one for those that need shiny bits.

Also to incorporate the extended swing arm thread. There are swing arm extenders available

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2004-2005-Yamaha-YZF-R6-06-09-R6S-Chrome-Swingarm-Back-Frame-Rear-OEM-Z191-/281146655680?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4175a583c0&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-03-09-YAMAHA-YZFR6-YZF-R6-R6S-SWINGARM-REAR-SWING-ARM-SUSPENSION-OEM-1646-/301027048736?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2003%7CModel%3AYZF&hash=item46169c3d20&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Yamaha-YZFR6-Swingarm-Extensions-Frame-Extension-YZF-R6-Swingarm-Extension-/360634903776?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53f783ece0&vxp=mtr

Fred

[jscgdunn]

[jscgdunn]

Ok...can someone please help me with the new way to share flickr photos?

Thanks,

Jeff

[Dan Filetti]

Ok...can someone please help me with the new way to share flickr photos?

Thanks,

Jeff

You paste your URL that starts with "http://..." and ends with ".jpg" between the img tags "[ing][/ing]" replace the 'ing' with 'img'.  

So it would look like [ing]http://www.heres-my-photo.jpg[/ing] with the 'ing' changed to be 'img'

Dan

[giantkiller]

Hey Jeff are the r6 swingarms aluminum or steel?
Also have you thought of cutting/notching out the swinger for the shock clearance? And then replating/boxing in the part you cut. 

[jscgdunn]

Hey Jeff are the r6 swingarms aluminum or steel?
Also have you thought of cutting/notching out the swinger for the shock clearance? And then replating/boxing in the part you cut. 

They are aluminum.  I might as well fess up on this part. 

I was able to finally check the clearances (note to self: always do this first) with the subframe and footpeg hangers bolted on.  (I have some pics but I am having a challenge with flickr to understand it's arcane process......) The first interference point was with the rear master banjo bolt, next on the left of the subframe.  This was before full compression of the R6S shock.  No shock clearance issues.  These items  could both be addressed by further modifications but I am just not into going down that road.  The more you change in that area the less original parts will fit I think.  All of the clearance issues are due to the top mounted bracing on the swing arm. 

So.....back to the drawing board.  I am going to go with a 2007 R1 swing arm...as per Axiom's post.  Here the bracing is underslung so I think less issues.  The downside is a bit more machine work.  I will be staying with the R6 wheel though.  It is 5.5 inches as opposed to 6 inches and is about 5 MM narrower at the axle, which can be spaced with washers on each side.  Hopefully this will allow chain alignment without the XJR parts being required.

[jscgdunn]

OK this is the url (s) I get now....which is different than previous.  In the preview you can click on it and it opens the photo.

This is picture of the steering stop I fabbed up which we got welded on the old one:

"http://www.flickr.com/photos/39980957@N04/11380438643/#in/photostream/player/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39980957@N04/11657195216/#in/set-72157638283131196/

Front end is pretty much ready to roll...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39980957@N04/11719653776/#in/photostream/player/"

Jeff

[fj johnnie]

 Yes there are plenty of cheap swing arms on flea bay. The only issue with going that route is buying all the other parts you need , wheel, rotor , caliper , etc. Once added all up it can become quite pricey. It may be more cost effective and less time consuming to purchase a whole bike, strip off what you want and sell all the rest as parts. Just my thoughts.