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- #22
- May 30, 2014
That's the one!
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- #23
- May 30, 2014
Too much carbon ... my plan is to:
Black out the swingarm
Get carbon/carbon effect lower cowl/bellypan
Get carbon/carbon effect hugger & chain guard
Respray in a shade of blue (but not the Honda one
@Entropy has)
A carbon look swingarm would be too much next to the hugger - it's one or the other for me.
I also have some other carbon effect parts to fit into the mix, right
@baugustine ? 
Ironically, the black swingarm might even be cheaper than the wrap job
J
Black out the swingarm
Get carbon/carbon effect lower cowl/bellypan
Get carbon/carbon effect hugger & chain guard
Respray in a shade of blue (but not the Honda one
@Entropy has)A carbon look swingarm would be too much next to the hugger - it's one or the other for me.
I also have some other carbon effect parts to fit into the mix, right
@baugustine ? Ironically, the black swingarm might even be cheaper than the wrap job
J
- May 21, 2016
@Brammers I’m living vicariously through you on this project!
That look is not for me. I much prefer the black (which is also black inside where I can still see it) and it also matches the frame. My black Ebay swingarm was in perfect condition for $110 shipped and cost little extra to have installed since they were in there anyway.
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- #26
- May 30, 2014
Mine will need a little cosmetic touch up (i.e. some paint), but at £100 versus £1500 for a new one, it's worth it.
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- #27
- May 30, 2014
Parts arrived... So now to find the time!
J
J
- Jun 5, 2019
Take pictures and/or video as you go. Should be a relatively easy swap, good luck!
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- #29
- May 30, 2014
And we're done! Unexpectedly easy job. But I've got no parts left over (except a silver swing arm) so I must be OK
So without further messing about...
Before pics:
1st Step, get it on the Abba stand using the adaptors (note the swing arm pivot is free to be worked on):
Remove mudguard:
Remove rear wheel (rear caliper is suspended on some rope):
Support swing arm before removing shock bolt to prevent exhaust damage!:
Undo swing arm pivot nut (27mm socket) - handy tool on the left side to prevent bolt from spinning (22mm socket):
Swing arm drops out easily - tip: rotate left side down/right side up so it can clear the rear brake master cylinder assembly!
New swing arm and pivot bolt in and doing up shock bolt (t-shirt protecting exhaust form scratches).
Note the bolt needs a 8mm hex driver and a long bar to reach in (I used a T-bar to prevent it spinning)
Replace wheel & torque up. Mudguard to go on last after cleaning.
Done!
So without further messing about...
Before pics:
1st Step, get it on the Abba stand using the adaptors (note the swing arm pivot is free to be worked on):
Remove mudguard:
Remove rear wheel (rear caliper is suspended on some rope):
Support swing arm before removing shock bolt to prevent exhaust damage!:
Undo swing arm pivot nut (27mm socket) - handy tool on the left side to prevent bolt from spinning (22mm socket):
Swing arm drops out easily - tip: rotate left side down/right side up so it can clear the rear brake master cylinder assembly!
New swing arm and pivot bolt in and doing up shock bolt (t-shirt protecting exhaust form scratches).
Note the bolt needs a 8mm hex driver and a long bar to reach in (I used a T-bar to prevent it spinning)
Replace wheel & torque up. Mudguard to go on last after cleaning.
Done!
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- #30
- May 30, 2014
After pics:
Anyone need a replacement one of these?
J
Anyone need a replacement one of these?
J
- Oct 1, 2019
Looks like a worthy upgrade because it looks great now!
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- #32
- May 30, 2014
Total cost £120 and that includes the Abba fittings.
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- #34
- May 30, 2014
Thanks!
Next steps:
1) add a little carbon fibre (hint
@Sioul HKT !!!)2) Respray (in the general direction of blue)
J
Yup looks good.
Keep the silver swing arm for next swap, maybe you will have a plan to powder coat it with red/gold or whatever coler in the future
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- #37
- May 30, 2014
Two hour test ride today... Everything working great 😊
J
J