Topic: Rate the insanity!

[calj737]

Yep, I get it. But do consider, some of the aspects of the CalFab arm are superior strength, lighter weight, and more room for a slightly wider tire. The stock arm is fine fort a stock bike, but if you do desire "upgraded" handling and suspension, then it's probably the best value on the market.

Just some inside info for you as you are newer around here. MotoGP makes some very "performance" oriented exhausts and other mods, and now finally, highly regarded "new" versions of classic swing arms that are superior to the originals. And since you were considering the change from stock for aesthetic and performance, this seems a very good fitment option for you as it will be "bolt on".

I'll check out your links-

Cheers

[Retro Rocket]

but if you do desire "upgraded" handling and suspension

If thats the case then a monoshock arm from another bike is out too, they usually work out at around 6 inches longer than stock which does nothing for handling what so ever.... The other route is to make  top shock mounted monoshock arm like the old TZ Yamaha's used to use, you would need some pretty good fabbing skills to do that and the oil tank is in the way, no monoshock is a straight bolt on suspension upgrade....