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Scoobytwo
Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 10:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Is it possible to mount a SS swing arm onto a S to get a longer wheel base?
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Beachbuell
Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2006 - 12:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anything is possible with a little cutting, grinding, welding and don't forget money. If Jesse can do it anybody can, right?

Seriously tho, this has been asked before I do believe. I think the outcome was not cost effective to do it. Its not gonna be just a bolt on kinda thing, If in fact it can be done at all. I would say that no, mainly because the frame is different, belt, brake line and a number of other things I can't think of right now.
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Mikej
Posted on Friday, July 07, 2006 - 05:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Someone over in Europe (or there abouts) put a single sided swing arm on their S1. Can it be done to an XB? Yep, don't know all the details, but do know the answer is "yep".

But how much longer are you talking about? The chain conversion swingarm put out by Hals PA shop takes the WB out to 55" or so, or at least it did a year or two ago when I was down there looking at one for someone. Plus this conversion keeps your oil where it currently is.
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Nasty73z
Posted on Friday, July 07, 2006 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

People, I think he simply means mounting an XB12Ss swing arm onto a regular S model. And to answer your question, I believe it should bolt right up but I THINK that the swingarm isn't any different between the regular 2006 S and the Ss, the frame itself is where you get the added length. Could be wrong tho.
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Gowindward
Posted on Friday, July 07, 2006 - 05:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The extra length was added in the swingarm. The frame uses different outside stampings for the added fuel capacity and has different steering head angle.

Why change the wheel base?
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Metalstorm
Posted on Friday, July 07, 2006 - 07:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm guessing it might be possible if it's an 06 XB.

I'm pretty sure I read some where that the 06 swing arms & frames mount differently than the older ones.

Not sure but I'd definitely do my home work before diving in.
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Scoobytwo
Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 02:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just a thought right now. I added a Drummer, K&N, Race ECM and air box mod, now in the city accelerating out of corners its really hard to keep the front end down. It is a lot of fun but when trying to school my buddies its difficult to hammer on it. Thought a couple of inches might help.
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Wimxb9s
Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 02:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A German company has already installed a SS long swingarm to a normal XB12S. Took some adjustments though, and a all new shock.

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Wimxb9s
Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 02:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Another 2 pictures.




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Tommy_k
Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 03:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Damn that looks good. I did it the other way. Put a short s tail on my Ss. Still have the bene of bigger tank too. But that does look good hunkered down like that!
TK
ps. see profile for pic
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Metalstorm
Posted on Saturday, July 08, 2006 - 05:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah what Tommy K said, Damn that looks good.

Me likey. Me likey a lot.
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U4euh
Posted on Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 10:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Is that a stock size rear tire? Looks huge! I also love the way it looks.
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Wimxb9s
Posted on Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 11:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

@ Tommy. I have also a XB12SS and made some changes, though not al radical as you did. I followed your progress and printed the lot, just in case I want do perform the same mods.
@ U4euh. The rims was widened at 6,25 x17. Don't know what size tire they used.
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Ronlv
Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 05:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

the swingarm doesnt bolt up to the frame it bolts up to the motor

i dont think they would have changed that mount for anything, but i dont know forsure
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Bads1
Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Its a 200mm tire.
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Tommy_k
Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 06:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sorry to hijack again, but I'm going to anyway...does anyone know what mirror that German bike has up there?
TIA,
TK
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Buellfirebolt31
Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 09:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What exhaust can is that? it looks like a Jardine....but dual outlets????
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Wimxb9s
Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 02:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The exhaust is Sebring. The mirror is in their webshop, or you can see it also thru Hillbilly-Motors that sells them too.
I have it on my bike, looks great, but does not give much rearview, and then only from 1 side. I don not know if it allowed but the company name is R&R Customizing. www.r-r-customizing.de
I've already ordered severals times from them and all is OK.
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