RSV Swingarm measurements

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#1 Post by **Kwackerz** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:17 pm

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!

Pierre · #2 Post by **Pierre** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:36 pm

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

#3 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:38 pm

Thanks Pierre! Will give me a start anyways! That's all the info I need!

Hmm.. *thinks*

falcomunky · #4 Post by **falcomunky** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:28 am

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...

Aladinsaneuk · #5 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 1:45 pm

so then Kwack - you are going to change that triumph into a proper bike, one piece at a time??

:)

#6 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:20 pm

Aye

Little by little mate! Little by little...

Gio · #7 Post by **Gio** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:20 pm

Dunno why he doesn't just buy a Falco, with the dosh from the Triumph, he could do the mods as well

#8 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:34 pm

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!

#9 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:35 pm

And besides, I want a Mille, not a Falco.

Gio · #10 Post by **Gio** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:59 pm

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.

#11 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 6:40 pm

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!

Gio · #12 Post by **Gio** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 6:59 pm

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

#13 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:04 pm

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.

Gio · #14 Post by **Gio** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:06 pm

Yep the RR, what gap have you got?

#15 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:09 pm

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.