hey gang,
I just sold my jap import skyline so have a bit more cash on hand. Any one gotta SSSA they wanna get rid of to go on my zx9? And a wheel to suit would be rad too.
Greg
hey gang,
I just sold my jap import skyline so have a bit more cash on hand. Any one gotta SSSA they wanna get rid of to go on my zx9? And a wheel to suit would be rad too.
Greg
i think stiffie (stiffsimon) has one from memory.... a wheel too i think..
Not trying to be a smart arse and state the obvious,
but from reading other threads, some SSA's seem a lot more suitable
and easier to fit than others.
Have you done much research into what others have used and their drama's ?
Might make life easier along the line ?
Personaly I wouldnt have a clue, but wanting "a SSSA" is a bit vauge ?
Last edited by Tony Nitrous; 05-12-2012 at 10:42 AM.
I looked into it also but as Tony mentioned it may be a hassle & not really worth it in the end, Some people people may like the look but it does not really appeal to me especially having odd wheels too
I had found (using my "annoying google ninja skills" as Tony calls it) most people dont consider the weight is offset & will throw out a bikes handling characteristics that is not designed for a single sided swingarm + it may weigh more than your stock ZX9 swingarm, You certainly dont want to add more weight to a ZX9>
http://kawasakiworld.com/zx-9r/5971-...swingarms.html
I think a ZX10 (or a ZX-RR) swingarm would look way better anyway if one could be made to fit?
You would benefit more from spending money on the motor & some weight reduction if possible
PM sent Yuma
....... spare cash then a stiffie????
PS I think a SSSA and Trumpy wheel would be just the thing for your bike mate. All the kool kids have SSSa's
Kiwi LOL who knows
"will throw out a bikes handling characteristics that is not designed for a single sided swingarm"
That's bullshit, if you work out all the angles and place the shock in the correct spot you won't have a problem.
My bike handles BETTER with a SSSA than it did with the OEM swinger.
Like Tony said, you better do some reading and find a swinger that will fit, I had to mod mine and removing 35mm off the width is not an easy job.
No its nothing to do with the shock at all it is the simple fact that the swingarm puts more weight on one side, May not be that significant but It will corner better one way compared to the other
What a fucking load of crap !
Do you think the Honda & Ducati WSBK teams would have used them for years & won multiple World Championships with them if they compromised handling?
I dont think so.Originally Posted by NINJAINOZ
I dont like SSSA's because they're for show (im not a 24 hour endurance racer)
and to match a traditional arm they seem to carry more material / weight,
but have you riden many 916's ? VFR's ? Speed Triples ?
Whats your personal experience of their faults ?
They have zero preference to left or right.
Last edited by Tony Nitrous; 05-12-2012 at 11:42 AM.
Having one nut twice the size of the other doesnt seem to throw my rhythm to bad and I handle ok in the twistys.
Hmm you must be right, I just weighed my work boots and the right is heavier by 2 grams...
I always wondered why I turn right better.
Anyone want to buy my SSSA as our GOD of all knowing has proved that my bike will just fall over on the left and not turn right.
Most MotoGP / World Superbike tracks are clockwise.
Honda and Ducati both put that HUGE extra weight on the left so
the bike stands up better out of corners. If they had more anti-clockwise
tracks they'd have done it the other way around, dont you know anything!
(I may have just made this up, but its about as sensible as some of the other f#ckin' posts)
Now I'm really worried about how I got away with riding/racing dirtbikes for all those years, I only had 1 front disc!
I can only assume it was my faith in the Lord that saved me from turning hard right & smashing into a tree every time I braked.
Now that I think of it, I just realised the drive chain on my STREETFIGHTER is only on 1 sideWon't it turn left when I XLR8 ?
Yeah a single side swingarm is probably only 2 grams heavier on one side!
As I mentioned it will probably not be that significant especially with the weight of a ZX9
The main point is the bikes that were originally made with single side swingarms would have the weight to offset the swingarm in the frame & engine
Bikes are not designed willy nilly with weight hanging off one side or are they?
I worked with a company that imports Ducati's & some that are rather pricey too, The owner is an ex racer, I was going to get an older Ducati myself to fix up but after riding & working on them I think Italians make spaghetti better, They are rather nice bikes still though
There is plenty of bikes out there with the same conversion with no worries but just pointing out another factor & I agree with Tony that they are designed for quick wheels changes & may look trick but not really needed
Last edited by NINJAINOZ; 05-12-2012 at 12:37 PM.
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