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Originally Posted by BigSherm
If I ever intend to ride it? Well, of course I do!
You guys have me second guessing myself.
I think I will weld some steel tube through the two swingarms, or at least run some bolts through them for some insurance in case the welds don't hold.
I'll keep you updated, of course.
I think Friday may see some progress, I have it off.
El Shermo
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Although the way you have done the swingarm extension is ingeniuse I share the concern that it may be inadiquit. I would suggest that you add something to the bottom of the arms that extends from close to the swing arm front pivot across the welded section to close to the rear wheel axle. The design of these could include some aero features for the rear of the bike. The issues that I see are flexing of the arm over time weakening the weld/metal and the affect of flexing on handeling. Both of these problems would be solved by some form of truss, channel, or box beam below the swing arm.
