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TOPIC: Re:WIDER swingarm?
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Re:WIDER swingarm? 4 Months ago  
BOBJO wrote:
Where did You get the longer tubes from? Thanks

I didn't, I found 4" tube slugs that replace the top caps in the tubes.
I can't find a single place making or selling 43mm fork tubes cut to order.

LuckyDon wrote:
Front sprocket from Sprocket Specialists.
Comes from A Yamaha R1.

No problem. Part # 556


Thanks Don, I'll definitely keep that in mind if I go to a chain.
Going with a chain would reduce the required swingarm width at the axle from 12.5" to about 11.25, which is what the stock swingarm is.
Gonna be super tight but there seems to be a bunch of guys in Europe doing it without any problems.
 
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Last Edit: 2017/10/25 22:56 By BubbaKahuna.
 
This fits in here, right? I mean, I can make this fit in here ... right?

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Re:WIDER swingarm? 4 Months ago  
BubbaKahuna wrote:
BOBJO wrote:
Where did You get the longer tubes from? Thanks

I didn't, I found 4" tube slugs that replace the top caps in the tubes.
I can't find a single place making or selling 43mm fork tubes cut to order.

LuckyDon wrote:
Front sprocket from Sprocket Specialists.
Comes from A Yamaha R1.

No problem. Part # 556


Thanks Don, I'll definitely keep that in mind if I go to a chain.
Going with a chain would reduce the required swingarm width at the axle from 12.5" to about 11.25, which is what the stock swingarm is.
Gonna be super tight but there seems to be a bunch of guys in Europe doing it without any problems.


Isnt the MT-01 running a chain over there (Roadstar but looks like a Sportbike sort of)?
I dont beleive in huge rear tires as I like it lean but you can stuff anything you want in there IF you un-stuff your wallet!
 
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Re:WIDER swingarm? 4 Months ago  
Yup, the MT01 has the same engine & transmission as the Warrior but doesn't have the transfer case of the standard Roadstar.
Since the output is on the right side using an R1 sprocket the entire chassis is also a lot shorter.
The oil tank for the MT01 is up front on the frame on the left side instead of having it integrated into the transfer case.



takehikes wrote:
I dont beleive in huge rear tires as I like it lean but you can stuff anything you want in there IF you un-stuff your wallet!

This bike isn't about performance or handling, it's going to be an egomaniac bar hopper all about fashion.
So far my total cost still under the price of a salvaged Roadstar, including the bike itself with a clean title.
 
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Last Edit: 2017/10/26 11:40 By BubbaKahuna.
 
This fits in here, right? I mean, I can make this fit in here ... right?

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