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RSV Swingarm measurements
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:17 pm
by Kwackerz
Does anyone know the width of the swingarm on an RSV? also the diameter of the spindle?
Having just finished paying off for the Triumph, I quite like the idea of altering it somewhat.
The swingarm as shown on this Ad
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RSV-MILLE-BACK-WH ... dZViewItem
would be ideal for my cunning plan just need a few measurements before I start planning in earnest (Im not intending to bid on it btw)
Many thanks!
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:36 pm
by Pierre
I only have an '04 arm to measure but they fit in the same gap so they
must be the same, right
Front where it mounts into the frame is @ 262mm wide but theres a top-hat style spacer in the left side that sticks out another 2-3mm
The spindle for the front is 20mm. ( a 20mm bit of conduit slid tightly in so this is the only size I'm exact on )
The gap between the rear arms of the swingarm is @258mm and the spindle is 25mm (or 26)
I cant measure exactly cos I was only using my 99p tape and shirley its better to have some measurements than none
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:38 pm
by Kwackerz
Thanks Pierre! Will give me a start anyways! That's all the info I need!
Hmm.. *thinks*
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:28 am
by falcomunky
Hey Kwacks; If your still interested, the following Ebay item is for the OE Falco swinger but the measurements are approx the same as the early RSV arm in my experience...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=015
Hope thats of help...
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 1:45 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
so then Kwack - you are going to change that triumph into a proper bike, one piece at a time??
:)
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:20 pm
by Kwackerz
Aye
Little by little mate! Little by little...
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:20 pm
by Gio
Dunno why he doesn't just buy a Falco, with the dosh from the Triumph, he could do the mods as well
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:34 pm
by Kwackerz
Naah, The Triumph is only worth about 1500 quid tops. It's got accident damage from the previous owner, hasnt got a service history as it hasnt seen a garage since ive had it and basically isnt that tidy. Well, it is, but not up to 'decent secondhand bike' standard. It's a nice bike, but not to the naked buyer's eye. (or a clothed buyer's eye)
It would make a decent trackday tool though!
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:35 pm
by Kwackerz
And besides, I want a Mille, not a Falco.
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:59 pm
by Gio
Kwackerz wrote:And besides, I want a Mille, not a Falco.
Pay more for a Mille and you can do the mods yourself a bit at a time, I bet the Falco I've got isn't much slower than a Mille. Plus it'd suit you better being lower.
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 6:40 pm
by Kwackerz
If the did a Falco with an RSV frame, I'd buy one. Oh they do! They call it the RSV...
Just done a proper measure of the TT's swingarm, Looks like the RSv swinger wont fit..Ne'er mind! back to the drawing board!
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 6:59 pm
by Gio
Kwackerz wrote:
If the did a Falco with an RSV frame, I'd buy one. Oh they do! They call it the RSV...
Just done a proper measure of the TT's swingarm, Looks like the RSv swinger wont fit..Ne'er mind! back to the drawing board!
Have you thought about a CBR600 swinger? I'm sure its less than the RSV's
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:04 pm
by Kwackerz
No I hadnt to be honest.. Hmm.. lemme go look at a few pics. Youre on about the 600RR I assume?
Gonna move this thread to RS bikechat as it's straying from Aprilia.
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:06 pm
by Gio
Yep the RR, what gap have you got?
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:09 pm
by Kwackerz
Errm..! AH! I errm... forgot! I was too keen on seeing if the RSv one'd fit to write down what the TT's was! Will have a shooftie tomorrow when it's light.
Had a quick look at the Honda one, I think there'd be problems with the chain hitting the arm to be honest. The RSV wouldve been more forgiving.