==== 99-02 R6 SWING ARM SWAP ====

[[http://fzronline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1173]]


  * In this swap I removed the OEM swing arm and installed the R6 swing arm. 
  * In order to get the R6 swinger in there I had to remove quite a bit of metal
from the frame sides as shown below. I call them the nubs because they are
hardened steel bushings welded from the outside. I then trimmed them down
to fit the new swinger in place. You can see from the pics that from grinding 
I removed some of the hollow part of the frame therefore filling it in with 
weld and some jb-weld and then sanding down and painting for rust prevention.
  * I also had to cut a little from the actual swing arm to. You can see in the pic 
how much was cut. 1/4 inch I believe.
  * Once i was able to get the swinger to slide in I had to drill out the pivot
bolt hole to allow for the R6 beefed up pivot bolt to fit in place.
  * I then installed the zx6r front sprocket for alignment issues and installed 
a small bolt to keep it from backing out. That was MSZILVES idea from his YZF600
swing arm swap. Thanks Mark!
  * I had to fab up a new upper shock mount to fit the R6 shock. Once mounted I then
had to purchase a set of triangle lowering links because the rear end sat up to high
and when the kick stand was down it wanted to tip over. I have seen now they are selling
the turnbuckle style which makes for an easier lowering and no tire removal.
  * A small bracket was made for the master cylinder and brake switch and was also 
spaced out for clearance and alignment issues.
  * Everything turned out well and I would rate this mod or swap an 8 out of 10
**1 being less difficult** and **10 being most difficult.**







====== Materials List ======

  * R6 Swing Arm
  * Rear caliper
  * Master Cylinder
  * Rotor
  * Hub w/bolts
  * Axle w/spacers
  * Rim and tire **180/55/17**
  * Shock w/fab mount
  * 520 Rear Sprocket
  * 520 Zx6r Front Sprocket **I went 14 front 47 rear**
  * 520 Chain w/120 link
  * Chain Adjusters

  * **Swingarm w/shock**
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  * **Entire Assembly**

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  * **Old Assembly**

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  * **FZR Swinger Removal**

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  * **FZR Front Sprocket**

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  * **Old vs. New Front Sprocket (zx6r front)**

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  * **Me grinding away**

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  * **Cut off heal guard bracket**

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  * **Zx6r Front Sprocket Installed**

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  * **Pivot bolt hole**

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  * **Frame bushings right side (hardened steel)**

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  * **Frame bushings left side(hardened steel)**

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  * **Rear view**

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  * **Pivot bolt bushing**

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  * **Difference I had to cut**

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  * **Checking for clearance**

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  * **YAY it fits**

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  * **Closer view**

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  * **Want to thank my best friend Derek for bringing the bottle of Morgan**
  * **And helping with the build!!**
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  * **Spaced out the master cylinder and brake switch to align with bracket**

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  * **Fabbed up upper shock mount**

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 * **ALL TOGETHER**

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  * **Rear View**

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 * **Chain alignment**

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* **Chain alignment**



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 * **Left side view**



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  * **Right side view**

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