HOW-TO: YZF600R Swingarm Conversion Write-Up <Updated>

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Re: HOW-TO: YZF600R Swingarm Conversion Write-Up <Updated>

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PIMPMYFZR wrote:What are you throwing the r6 5 spokes on .. The yzf swingarm ? When i swapped my R1's wheels i went with a r6 front and they are the same as a r1 except from brake bolt pattern and rotor size .. Also i used all balls bearing after i got them powdercoated .. Wish i would of just used oem yamaha bearings as i didnt think those aftermarket were as good as oem's .. Cant wait to see this new one .. Sounds like its gonna look pretty nice ! GL with it .
The 5 spokes are going on my hybrid. Ive got wheels off an 05 R6 with rotors. Im going to have modking make some bushings for the rear axle to use it in my YZF swingarm. Then the rear YZF wheel on my hybrid will make it onto the frame you see above(with a different YZF swingarm) and the 03 R1 front wheel on my hybrid will move onto the 01 R1 forks on the new frame. Ive got spare brakes all around, controls, etc. Ive got 75% of a bike in spare parts, no engine, and Im going to put it all together for fun. I need to clean up the rear wheel a bit and repaint it, and I need tires, and the bushings, oh yeah, and a caliper. So that will be a project for another day, but hopefully soon.
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Mr F,
sounds like this bike hobby is turning into an obsession HEE hEE
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yamaha_george wrote:Mr F,
sounds like this bike hobby is turning into an obsession HEE hEE
Hobby...turning into...um, you're a little behind the rest of the class on this one G. Ive been an addict for years, I just hide it well.
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I think I gave this bike the itch. After a few rides on the new swingarm, the fork seals blew. It wants R1 forks :D
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Does the rear brake arm or caliper mount work with the Yzf swingarm
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jessespring07 wrote:Does the rear brake arm or caliper mount work with the Yzf swingarm
The YZF and FZR share the same caliper, it is the same part number, but the YZF rear axle is larger, so the caliper mounts wont interchange. I am pretty sure the brake arm is longer on the YZF, but I haven't compared the two.

If you are acquiring YZF bits, you can keep you FZR hydraulics, you dont even need to crack the system for the swap, just get the YZF axle, and all the bits that go inside the swingarm. The only exception is the rotor. You can do without the YZF rotor and use the FZR one. They are different PNs and have different crossdrill patterns, but they are the same dimensions. Otherwise, youll need all YZF stuff.
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mrfreeze5 wrote:
jessespring07 wrote:Does the rear brake arm or caliper mount work with the Yzf swingarm
The YZF and FZR share the same caliper, it is the same part number, but the YZF rear axle is larger, so the caliper mounts wont interchange. I am pretty sure the brake arm is longer on the YZF, but I haven't compared the two.

If you are acquiring YZF bits, you can keep you FZR hydraulics, you dont even need to crack the system for the swap, just get the YZF axle, and all the bits that go inside the swingarm. The only exception is the rotor. You can do without the YZF rotor and use the FZR one. They are different PNs and have different crossdrill patterns, but they are the same dimensions. Otherwise, youll need all YZF stuff.
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Thanks your the best that was soo quick i already have everything to do this and even have the swingarm cut but i almost started in on this project without the caliper mounts!!! well i guess i am off to ebay to find some parts :yutugh2:
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haro504 wrote:i put a 520 kit on first then swaped the swingarm and kept the same size front and rear sprocket and was able to use the chain the only problem is the chain hits the rearset bottom bolt i had a horrible time with it on my new one im gonna use bigger sprockets to try to get it to work. its not hard to swap but clearance of the rearsets and chain were a problem for me

I had this same problem but only when i accelerate or have the rear off the ground
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Im still having issues with my chain hitting the rearset mount at certain times. And ive ground it down as far as I am willing, and bent the mount a bit to suit, but can only bend it a little before the shifter lever starts contacting the shift rod. Im passively hunting for a 400 frame, and will outboard the mounts on it before swapping everything over. My front sprocket always made a little noise, and the chain would bounce just a little coming off it, and now Ive got a nasty howl from my front sprocket for some reason in addition to the occasional light clatter of the chain tapping the mount. So Im pulling it all off soon and I will recheck everything and make sure nothing is out of whack, and I will change out the sprockets. I have been wanting to get rid of the Vortex front sprocket for a JT, and I am going to go back to a 15t to hopefully take some stress off the chain. Im using a 14t right now. My current gearing is 14/47, and I am changing to preferably 15/50 to keep a similar ratio, but I cant find a 50 tooth YZF 520 rear sprocket made out of steel anywhere. Supersprox 49t is the closest I can find, and I am afraid that will be what I am stuck with if I want steel, otherwise I could use another vortex aluminum rear sprocket. That is probably what I will do since I do not want to lower my gear ratio, Im very happy with where its at now, I just want a larger front sprocket, and a better means of securing the sprocket nut.
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well I'll be home this weekend i guess it time to file like crazry and maybe make some new dogbones.

When I rode it I noticed a huge difference in the turning it was actually a little wierd, but I liked it
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PIMPMYFZR wrote:What are you throwing the r6 5 spokes on .. The yzf swingarm ? When i swapped my R1's wheels i went with a r6 front and they are the same as a r1 except from brake bolt pattern and rotor size .. Also i used all balls bearing after i got them powdercoated .. Wish i would of just used oem yamaha bearings as i didnt think those aftermarket were as good as oem's .. Cant wait to see this new one .. Sounds like its gonna look pretty nice ! GL with it .
i had some problems with fedex ruining a 04 r6 front rim (5 spoke) so i ended up getting a 04 r1 rim (also 5 spoke) and the rotors fit from the r6 rim to the r1 and to put them on 02 r1 forks only needed a washer to space them to fit
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mrfreeze5 wrote:Im still having issues with my chain hitting the rearset mount at certain times. And ive ground it down as far as I am willing, and bent the mount a bit to suit, but can only bend it a little before the shifter lever starts contacting the shift rod.
I got the chain to stop hitting my mount just by bending it I didn't even grind it at all!!! And just drove it 100 miles worry free!!! Other than the battery cable coming loose :duh:
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jessespring07 wrote: Other than the battery cable coming loose :duh:
That could damage your VR. Check your charging voltage, anything over 14.9 volts will kill you valuable electrical components!!!
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mawler wrote:
jessespring07 wrote: Other than the battery cable coming loose :duh:
That could damage your VR. Check your charging voltage, anything over 14.9 volts will kill you valuable electrical components!!!
Really! I hope it didnt I actually just replaced it. I plan on rigging up a voltometer I am unsure why there isnt already one?? but thank for the heads up I will have to get my DVOM out
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should I cut 1/2" off YZF600R Swingarm to match 400

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Hey guys !!!
Thanks for all the Tips ..... :thumbsup:
I have made quick work of the yzf 600r swingarm to fit to my 89 400/600 fzr
I'm just wondering now that I can mount the yzf rim with the stock 160 should I cut
1/2 inch at the back and move the chain adjusters forward to come back close to the 400 stock length swingarm .
Hopefully someone reads this in the next half hour as I'm on a roll ....
cheers and thanks again .
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