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Post by Silar on May 12, 2016 16:12:56 GMT -5
Well... I finally decided to just remove my existing motor mount/swingarm and have given it to one of my work buddies to stretch for me. I'm having him stretch it 8" for a total of around 11.5" eye to eye using some 1.25" square stock metal tubing. He will also weld a center support on the stretched swingarm to provide added rigidity. We actually tried to source some 30mm ID steel tubing just to make some from scratch but couldn't find any at a decent price. Looks like I'll be out of scooter riding for a week or two while he modifies the mount..  I'll of course post some pics as soon as I receive it. |
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Post by dude on May 12, 2016 16:46:13 GMT -5
You may want to check for a location for your upper shock mount.
Gas tank may be in the way. Body work maybe in a way.
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Post by Silar on May 12, 2016 18:31:30 GMT -5
You may want to check for a location for your upper shock mount. Gas tank may be in the way. Body work maybe in a way. Already mocked it up. Nothing in the way... I could have went 9 inches and still have been okay but did 8 just to be a little safer. |
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Post by Silar on May 20, 2016 20:39:48 GMT -5
My friend from work had a chance to start modifying the hanger. Here's where he is so far. He's putting an X brace in the center, then cleaning up the welds, then we're powder-coating it gloss black. It looks a little rough, but wanted to show some progress. Notice how he tapered the ends down to where the engine will mount, and also how he did the wraparound on the front tube.  |
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Post by Silar on May 25, 2016 18:41:47 GMT -5
Got the modified swingarm/bracket back. Here it is freshly sandblasted.  Before powder coating, I mocked it up on the scooter to make sure everything fit correctly.. which it does! I need to cut a little plastic off the seat bucket and under the gas tank to accommodate where the engine is now, but not too bad..  Still need to do a few things such as powdercoating and installing the new bushings, but almost there!! And.. almost forgot.. modifying the kickstand! |
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Post by 90GTVert on May 26, 2016 7:04:38 GMT -5
Have you thought about relocating the upper shock mount more toward the rear of the scoot? It's mentioned above, but it sounded like you were just looking for clearance for the shock to sit as-is to me. Most people don't do it, but it seems like you'd have a better working design with a shorter shock to achieve the height you're after, that can sit nearer perpendicular to the ground.
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masterofnone
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Location: Roanoke Virginia
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Post by masterofnone on May 26, 2016 18:37:28 GMT -5
Got the modified swingarm/bracket back. Here it is freshly sandblasted. Before powder coating, I mocked it up on the scooter to make sure everything fit correctly.. which it does! I need to cut a little plastic off the seat bucket and under the gas tank to accommodate where the engine is now, but not too bad.. Still need to do a few things such as powdercoating and installing the new bushings, but almost there!! And.. almost forgot.. modifying the kickstand! Nice looking bike! Good work! |
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Post by dude on May 26, 2016 18:47:22 GMT -5
I'd like to see the upper shock mount. How long of a stretch did you add?
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Post by dude on May 26, 2016 18:48:59 GMT -5
Sorry it does look good. Did you lower the front?
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Post by tiny on May 26, 2016 18:55:00 GMT -5
One of the better looking stretches. Well done Mate
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Post by Silar on May 27, 2016 8:40:42 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I'm planning on trying it this way without moving the shock. From what I can tell from the mockup, I've got sufficient shock travel without binding, but We'll see once I get it done. I'll try it this way first and if needed, do some modding on my shock frame connection and get a shorter shock. I've been out of town for the past couple days, but I'm back now for a 4 day weekend so I'll be working on this to get it back up and running. I'll need to order a new rear brake cable, and I need to modify my seat bucket plastics due to the change in engine placement. Notice in the pic that the seat is slightly up from where it should be.
The stretch is right at 8" for a total length eye to eye at 11 5/8". The original length eye to eye was approximately 3 5/8".
The front is stock and not lowered. I thought about lowering it, but one of the reasons why I did this was to drop the rear down so that I could level the scoot.
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Post by renagade281 on May 28, 2016 11:39:18 GMT -5
So all u had to do was get longer brake cable, throttle cable and extend the battery wire?
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Post by Silar on May 28, 2016 20:08:26 GMT -5
So all u had to do was get longer brake cable, throttle cable and extend the battery wire? Actually just longer brake cable and ground extension to the head. I had 3 grounds that originally went to a head bolt that I just put an extension cable on. The throttle cable I had bought when I originally got the scooter and the throttle was messed up. I accidentally ordered a throttle cable that was a little too long. Now it's exactly the right length! I still have to order a new brake cable... Here's some updated pics. I decided after these pics to remove the center stand so that's no longer there either.     I still need to cut the old passenger foot peg mounts off also. I may go ahead and do that this weekend.. |
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Post by renagade281 on May 28, 2016 20:42:54 GMT -5
You don't think that's gonna mess the shock up? Just an observation, I have no idea but it looks like u should move the top mount back a littlw
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Post by Silar on May 29, 2016 10:55:52 GMT -5
You don't think that's gonna mess the shock up? Just an observation, I have no idea but it looks like u should move the top mount back a littlw If it does, I'll consider moving it, but after a test run yesterday, it seems pretty fluid in movement. Time will tell.. |
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