Am I crazy???

So all these threads have been popping up about swing arm swaps and what not.So I was thinking what about doing a single sided swing arm swap say use a set up off of a VFR or if you could be lucky enough come across a Duc set up for a descent price.Any one think it would be to much of a pain in the ass?

All swing arm mods/conversion to mono shock mounting, electrical compartment mod needs, wider rim/tires, chain clearances, chain & sprocket conversions, brake system changes, rear set fabrications etc... are a pain in the ass but you damn straight worth it. :evil:

Basically this is what some of us here do, what we're about... Take an old classic and make it SICK! :laugh:
Not just in looks but by performance as well.

Review some of the engine mods these guys have made... Take a 30 year old bike and make it as fast or faster than a new technology bike... Insane I tell ya!

How much better could life be...

OMR

Ducati SSSA (or their convetional swingarms for that matter) have a goofy set of linkages compared most other mono-shock setups.

Ducati 848 rear suspension linkage...


Compare that to a VFR linkage...


And the linkage is a little easier to work out. This is why you'll see VFR arm in more bikes that a Ducati arm.

It can be done, a member who used to be on here, Squatch, started a VFR conversion on his Z1. He has yet to finish the bike but photos can be seen here .

Later, Doug

Looks like he is going to need a new battery box.LOL.
How wide are the rims on those Doug?

Like this?

i love that bike,that thing is sick

GPz750 or GPz750 Turbo frame with 750 Turbo motor with 810 kit, believe the owner works for a race car (IRL I think) fab shop in Indy.

mark1122 wrote:

How wide are the rims on those Doug?

I don't think any of the VFR's came with wider than a 5.5" rim that I know of. I from what I've found only the new 1098 Duc's have a 6" wide rim.

Later, Doug

Thanks Doug. a 6" and 200 tire would be sweet.