torque arm

[caretaker62]

Hi folks,im sure this question has been covered but with my limited computer skills i could not find any info,could someone please tell me can i fit a better looking torque arm to my fzs 2001 600cc fazer. some info would be great, many thanks ct62

[Chris]

I presume you mean the tension bar between the rear swing arm and the rear brake caliper?  :evil

You can fit others, some people use the one off the FZS1000 and possibly the ones off a thunderace and trx850, can't remember what other ones will fit... but it means the brake hose can be a little tighter as some others are slightly longer moving the caliper and bracket further around on the axle.

Chris

[MC680x0]

There is a nice article on the forum here which provudes a good illustration of what happens when you fit a ' better looking torque arm'

[fazersharp]

Here you are here is the topic you need to read http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,14772.0.html
I say dont bother - 

[RMT1983]

Thunderace 

[RMT1983]

Same size as the standard so no stretch....................

[pilgo]

looks a lot better,imho,but each to their own

go for it  :thumbup

[griff86]

I've got a powdercoated swingarm with the fazer 1000 caliper and torque arm without any issues in 20,000 miles.

Might just be lucky but no problems as of yet. I do see the thinking of keeping with the original torque arm though.

[Doddsie]

I personally prefer the original one, its black, round, matches the frame and is unobtrusive. But as Pilgo said, each to their own.

[caretaker62]

I've got a powdercoated swingarm with the fazer 1000 caliper and torque arm without any issues in 20,000 miles.

Might just be lucky but no problems as of yet. I do see the thinking of keeping with the original torque arm though.

thanks all for all the info just goes to show theres many angles to approach this job from :rolleyes was no good at geometry at school but i can see everyones opinion on what i thought was a simple job.im glad i asked as i can see the danger involed if not done properly.better safe than sorry,that old saying ,check twice cut once ,thanks agin ct62

[noggythenog]

Im pretty sure that i read that the issue with these arms...standard or not...was that they had to be torqued to yamaha preferred torqueyness.........because it moves with the chain/swingarm on some sort of geometric and complicated level that i cant quite understand?????


Luckily i crashed mine before i found out that just doing "yeh thats tight" DIY was dangerous on my fancy torque arm.

[nick crisp]

Luckily i crashed mine before i found out that just doing "yeh thats tight" DIY was dangerous on my fancy torque arm.

:rollin Hahahahahahahahahahahah......oh, Noggy, that's just so..... :rollin hahahahahahahahahahahahahah...can't you see it?  :rollin hahahahahahahahahaaaaahgod!!

[noggythenog]

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Luckily i crashed mine before i found out that just doing "yeh thats tight" DIY was dangerous on my fancy torque arm.

:rollin Hahahahahahahahahahahah......oh, Noggy, that's just so..... :rollin hahahahahahahahahahahahahah...can't you see it?  :rollin hahahahahahahahahaaaaahgod!!
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Come on Nick you must've torqued up a few arms or legs lately...........using the road :b :evil :b :evil :lmao2

[nick crisp]

Ah, boy...please don't make me laugh like that right now....foccin ribs....... :lol