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Started by DarkMonster620, May 18, 2009, 10:55:19 AM

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May 18, 2009, 10:55:19 AM Last Edit: May 18, 2009, 10:56:53 AM by M620D
Can anyone shed some light on which design is better and why?



Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

caperix

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May 18, 2009, 03:28:28 PM
The top swingarm is a light weight non production swingarm, ducati claims a 20% weight reduction over the standard aluminum swingarm.
The bottom one looks like a factory aluminum monster swingarm but in a full kit with an upgraded ohlins shock.
I'm sure nither part is cheap, are you just looking to switch from a steel to aluminum swingarm?

DarkMonster620

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May 18, 2009, 03:33:01 PM Last Edit: May 18, 2009, 03:36:45 PM by M620D
Quote from: caperix on May 18, 2009, 03:28:28 PM
The top swingarm is a light weight non production swingarm, ducati claims a 20% weight reduction over the standard aluminum swingarm.
The bottom one looks like a factory aluminum monster swingarm but in a full kit with an upgraded ohlins shock.
I'm sure nither part is cheap, are you just looking to switch from a steel to aluminum swingarm?

are you just looking to switch from a steel to aluminum swingarm? >>> Yes, so that I can purchase a 5.5" rear; read somewhere either here or in one of the other forums that the steel DSS wont accpet the 5.5" rear and also to avoid having to repaint the bottom part to the SS every other week

But which IS better?
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

Triple J

#3
May 18, 2009, 04:00:05 PM
The top one...just look at it...it's sweet!  [bow_down]

I actually don't know, but that's my opinion...

;D

teddy037.2

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May 18, 2009, 09:30:38 PM
Quote from: M620D on May 18, 2009, 03:33:01 PM
are you just looking to switch from a steel to aluminum swingarm? >>> Yes, so that I can purchase a 5.5" rear; read somewhere either here or in one of the other forums that the steel DSS wont accpet the 5.5" rear and also to avoid having to repaint the bottom part to the SS every other week

But which IS better?

I might be flipping the one I just bought from Gil.... if you're interested... I haven't even gotten it yet

A.duc.H.duc.

#5
May 19, 2009, 06:34:28 AM Last Edit: May 19, 2009, 06:37:29 AM by A.duc.H.duc.
You can run a 5.5" wheel in the steel swingarm. I did.

I also have a spare Al swingarm if you really want to go that way. Have a spare steel swingarm too...
"Listen, not a year goes by, not a year, that I don't hear about some escalator accident involving some bastard kid which could have easily been avoided had some parent - I don't care which one - but some parent conditioned him to fear and respect that escalator."

Norm

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May 19, 2009, 07:08:28 AM
In the world of swingarms, stiffness is everything. The both of those are good designs, but the bridge on the upper one should make it stiffer.

DarkMonster620

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May 19, 2009, 12:18:04 PM
tery hduc,norm,

thanks for information, once i'mout of this deep financial hole called 'jobless' and finish repairing my bike, i'll let you know to see if you still have the extra ADSS.
So is a mith that in order to install 5.5" you need the Alu swingarm.
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

A.duc.H.duc.

#8
May 19, 2009, 02:31:50 PM
Quote from: M620D on May 19, 2009, 12:18:04 PM
tery hduc,norm,

thanks for information, once i'mout of this deep financial hole called 'jobless' and finish repairing my bike, i'll let you know to see if you still have the extra ADSS.
So is a mith that in order to install 5.5" you need the Alu swingarm.

I would say it's a myth, I ran a 5.5" rear in my steel swingarm for 2 years.

As far as my swingarm is concerned, I just realized mine wouldn't work for you as they are for the hoop style older suspensions.

Justin
"Listen, not a year goes by, not a year, that I don't hear about some escalator accident involving some bastard kid which could have easily been avoided had some parent - I don't care which one - but some parent conditioned him to fear and respect that escalator."

DarkMonster620

#9
May 19, 2009, 05:04:39 PM
Quote from: A.duc.H.duc. on May 19, 2009, 02:31:50 PM
I would say it's a myth, I ran a 5.5" rear in my steel swingarm for 2 years.

As far as my swingarm is concerned, I just realized mine wouldn't work for you as they are for the hoop style older suspensions.

Justin

Thanks brother... No harm done, as I said, I first need to get a job at the same time I'm repairing my ride. Once I'm stable and out of debt, I'll go wild with the bike. But first, the brakes, then front suspension, if money allows, both suspensions at the same time[might send forks to Traxxion or HyperPro] and get a second set of forks[showa adj] and do the same...As far as engine goes, hopefully the miracle happens and I find a DP ECU for my bike or get a PC3 or DT card...
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."
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