I need some info about how does swing arm affects the handling of the bike?
anthony · Registered Joined Sep 12, 2012 · 15 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · Sep 12, 2012 Only show this user I need some info about how does swing arm affects the handling of the bike? Attachments image-4065777653.jpg 138.2 KB Views: 85
morgan46 · Registered Joined May 1, 2012 · 2,270 Posts #2 · Sep 12, 2012 Only show this user anthony said: I need some info about how does swing arm affects the handling of the bike? Click to expand... If you are making the swingarm longer it makes the handling worse ,it will turn very slowly !
anthony said: I need some info about how does swing arm affects the handling of the bike? Click to expand... If you are making the swingarm longer it makes the handling worse ,it will turn very slowly !
J jkv45 · Registered Joined Aug 31, 2008 · 674 Posts #3 · Sep 12, 2012 Only show this user Adding length to the swingarm will make the steering slower (longer wheelbase). The main reason people do it is to make the cycle less likely to wheelie under full power (drag racing). For normal street riding it's a terrible idea. Jay
Adding length to the swingarm will make the steering slower (longer wheelbase). The main reason people do it is to make the cycle less likely to wheelie under full power (drag racing). For normal street riding it's a terrible idea. Jay
