29-03-15, 01:25 PM
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
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