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Carpy's Box Swingarm
« on: November 08, 2010, 10:41:01 AM »
I've got a question for anyone on this board that might be using one . . .
How does his swingarm compare in outside dimensions (width) to a stock (73 cb750) swingarm?
I'm wondering if it at any point it might be narrower.

Reason I ask is that when I put the rear seat loop on my frame I was obliged to used longer (14.25") shocks to raise the rear end for enough rear tire clearance. What this was lower the swingarm to slightly higher than one inch above the bolts in the passenger peg mounts (which I'm using to mount the exhaust pipes). I'm also using some tubular frame clamps for my rearsets that sit about 3.5" above the swingarm (but much closer to the pivot bolt).

A solution I do have is to notch the outside flat seam for extra security but I'm thinking of Carpy's swingarm is 1x2" box construction, would the one inch measure make the swingarm's exterior dimensions noticeably narrower than stock, which would solve my potential clearance issues and look cool as well.

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Carpy's Box Swingarm
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2010, 10:51:18 AM »
Hey Swellguy,

Since the Carpy box swingarm is a copy of the Dresda swingarm, and I build them too, I can say it's overall width at the footpegs is narrower. Thinks it solves your 'probs'.

Good luck and cheers,

Rob
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Re: Carpy's Box Swingarm
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2010, 02:37:18 PM »
^Hey Rob,

Can you give me more information on your swingarm?
Ie. Price, where to buy etc.

Sorry if its obvious...new here.

-Jeff
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Re: Carpy's Box Swingarm
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2010, 11:25:38 PM »
I wasn't aware that you made a swingarm too. I'm in the market for one too and the cheapest aftermarket swingarm I could find is Carpy's
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Re: Carpy's Box Swingarm
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2010, 12:00:15 AM »
like i pm'd, i'm curious to buy one too!
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Re: Carpy's Box Swingarm
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2010, 12:19:37 AM »
Hey,

Well major prob is that my website is down for another few days. Totally renewing it. So you couldn't know I made these items too.
Will PM you all with info asap.

cheers, Rob
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Re: Carpy's Box Swingarm
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2010, 12:28:18 AM »
very good, thanks!
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Re: Carpy's Box Swingarm
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2010, 01:02:21 AM »
Quote from: voxonda on November 09, 2010, 12:19:37 AM
Hey,

Well major prob is that my website is down for another few days. Totally renewing it. So you couldn't know I made these items too.
Will PM you all with info asap.

cheers, Rob

PM me as well Rob...... ;)

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Re: Carpy's Box Swingarm
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2010, 01:00:39 PM »
me too Rob! 

oh ya and any other possible updates about the dry clutch!   ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Carpy's Box Swingarm
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2010, 03:03:35 PM »
Quote from: wannabridin on November 09, 2010, 01:00:39 PM
me too Rob! 

oh ya and any other possible updates about the dry clutch!   ;D ;D ;D

You are just too predictable...... ;D ;D ;)

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