Swingarm swap

[Steve]

 Hi All,
 
 I'm considering swapping my rear swingarm for that of a more modern 2002 Fazer 600 (I currently own the '98 5DM model).
 
 As far as I can tell the only variation between the two are the position of the mounting lugs- where the '98 model features only the two for chain guard/ rear hugger, the '02 model features an additional lug mounted on the left hand spar (rider's position)- facing in the opposite direction (towards the wheel). Beyond this all the other dimensions seem to match so aside from a new rear hugger being required, it should be a straight swap. Furthermore the wheelbase seems to remain the same but I'm looking for a more reliable source for this specification.
 
 Has anyone any insight into this kind of modification or attempted a similar modification? I've read a couple of threads for a VFR and Mille conversion but to be honest I'm more interested in sticking with Yamaha- if it's a good enough spec for the original factory engineers I'm sure it’s good enough for me   

[unfazed]

Why? There would be absolutely no advantage in it and it would look exactly the same

You would need to get the the bush with it as 98/01 one  is shorter.

[Steve]

I dropped the bike in the snow earlier this year and the exhaust knocked against the swingarm, leaving a nice big mark. As I'm changing a lot on the bike already I figured I'd get everything looking immaculate whilst I'm at it. The simpler (and cheaper) option would be to get a mint '98 swingarm but sadly they're proving to be rare as hen's teeth these days.

[darrsi]

Bargain 


https://www.yamahamotorcyclespares.co.uk/genuineparts/9654/23/yamaha%20fzs%20600%20fazer/rear%20arm?uID=0


Some on EBay though!

[Chris]

is it dented or just scuffed? Would it not be cheaper to remove it, then get it painted then reuse it? could replace the bearings and things while it's apart.

Chris

[unfazed]

Plenty on ebay around the 20 quid mark.

Look for fzs600 swinging arm

[Chris]

This fellow foccer has a swingarm for sale in the classifieds section.

http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,16419.0.html

Chis

[Steve]

Thanks Chris, I'll PM Dolau.

It probably would be a lot cheaper but the exhaust has actually dented the swing arm so that mark is there for good. Plus the bikes getting up to 30,000 miles now, so a new swingarm would only add to the value- less mileage can't be a bad thing.

You would need to get the the bush with it as 98/01 one  is shorter.

Sorry Unfazed, by 'bush' do you mean the main swingarm bushes or the rear spindle spacers? And if the later, wouldn't that imply the later model has a slightly narrower profile rim?

[darrsi]

You're talking about a 17 year old bike, I wouldn't get your hopes up about value too much to be honest.
It's nice to have one in good nick but it is what it is.

[unfazed]

Thanks Chris, I'll PM Dolau.

It probably would be a lot cheaper but the exhaust has actually dented the swing arm so that mark is there for good. Plus the bikes getting up to 30,000 miles now, so a new swingarm would only add to the value- less mileage can't be a bad thing.

You would need to get the the bush with it as 98/01 one  is shorter.

Sorry Unfazed, by 'bush' do you mean the main swingarm bushes or the rear spindle spacers? And if the later, wouldn't that imply the later model has a slightly narrower profile rim?

All rims and tyres sizes are identical,  the 98-01 models used two spacers, these were discarded in the 02/03 models, the internal bush was made longer and the bearing housing in the arm was changed to suit. The bearing are the same across the entire range