One tricked out swingarm!! [Archive]

DGR Designs

11-06-2002, 03:55 PM

... i do believe so that that is on a dale. thats the new system they are cominnout with. a new factory option on some bikes.

tants

11-06-2002, 04:01 PM

..technology :eek:

beerock

11-06-2002, 04:08 PM

I was just staring at that pic for 5 minutes......:cool:

Ryan

11-06-2002, 04:12 PM

I could only imagine how much a carbon fiber swing arm costs, :grr . I need a new swing arm on my quad. I cracked it and got it rewelded three times and I keep cracking the weld.

Sparks425Ex

11-06-2002, 04:44 PM

Wow. That thing is sweet. I want one. How Much?

Chef

11-06-2002, 04:45 PM

The only thing i see there that might be carbon fiber is the axle?

300exazzkikr

11-06-2002, 04:48 PM

How do you adjust the chain?:huh

NTPRacing#19

11-06-2002, 04:49 PM

ok heres the details about the set up. The swing arm is Aluminum and Adjustable up to an inch. the axle is indeed carbon fiber and very thick!! about 2 inches thick but very light weight. Yes the setup is mounted on a Cdale. If you want more info on the swingarm talk to NACS racing. this was sitting out front of their semi truck. I bet the whole setup will be over a grand to buy

11-06-2002, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by beerock
I was just staring at that pic for 5 minutes......:cool:
did it remind you of a male butt?:macho

Twiztid

11-06-2002, 06:06 PM

too much $$$$$ for me!

racerx573

11-06-2002, 06:07 PM

My friend is a test rider for Cannondale and he told me about this set up about 3 months ago. You would be surprised what those boys got in the works!!! Just wait til you see the '04 plastics.... if they make it to '04, that is....

YLW400

11-06-2002, 08:19 PM

I think I have seen him ride here in good ol Delaware........Mike Walsh

11-06-2002, 08:34 PM

Dang that dont look to good, The alxe looks reliable but the swingarm dont look all that great. Get a RPM

BigBore81

11-06-2002, 08:42 PM

i don't think you seen that at the nationals at mx-338 in southwick more like the darren naccarato memorial race at mx338 :D

Juggalo

11-06-2002, 08:56 PM

thats about the trickest thing i have ever seen!

11-06-2002, 09:02 PM

The trickest thing Ive seen on a quad is a Hinson Racing QUick Change Clutch Cover Mod, or Elka shocks, and a polished 250r motor with red cases. Carbon bead's are right behind those and so are graves seat sover's

beerock

11-06-2002, 09:29 PM

another thing about that swingarm is that the swingarm is wider in the back so there is less of a chance of bending an axle.

lil400exman

11-06-2002, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by beerock
another thing about that swingarm is that the swingarm is wider in the back so there is less of a chance of bending an axle.
and your bearings will last longer too casue when you hot a tree it killz ur bearings or when you land sideways.. longer bearing life! woo hoo good for me casue i am lazy!:devil

Jimmer

11-07-2002, 01:28 AM

How the heck would you change the sprocket???

Guy400

11-07-2002, 04:49 AM

And it's sad that people still knock Cannondale. At least they're pushing the envelope through technology, something no other manufacturer is doing. Every single other make of quad is using the same technology they used 15 years ago. Is 15 years ago's technology good enough for you? I respect Cannondale's desire to move in new directions.

11-07-2002, 06:12 AM

Even I like Cannondale:macho

11-07-2002, 07:05 AM

I like this setup..:rolleyes:

Actually i think C-dale is top notch and before long I might have one in my garage...:eek:

Ben

11-07-2002, 07:10 AM

Rico you are teasing our members again ;) I heard you are going to TQS tomorrow - I will inspect my Blaze for your fingerprints on Sat. :D

Ben

Black400

11-07-2002, 07:10 AM

That swingarm is badazz:devil

Extremeracer167

11-07-2002, 10:40 AM

looks to me like cannondale converted a bike swingarm and put it on a quad. I dont know what the benefit of this would be? it may be lighter, but at the same time, where it splits off, u think those would crack pretty easy if u land crooked. Plust thats 2 extra seals to worry about. Atleast they are toying with new ideas!

NTPracing22

11-07-2002, 12:06 PM

it's custom made. you should see the bearings for that thing...the axel is a few inches around, just to give you an idea

Evan

11-08-2002, 12:34 AM

Anyone looked at the back of a lakota sport lately? If you have, you will notice its swingarm and the one in the pic are nearly identical. I can see where they got the idea from. The only difference is, the lakotas bearing carrier goes all the way through. I see a carbon fiber axle next on my list. :D

11-08-2002, 05:45 AM

Very nice :) ...set up & easily serviced ..

NTPRacing#19

02-08-2004, 07:43 AM

bringin back some memories BUMP WAY UP!

gibson400ex

02-08-2004, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by NTPracing22
mike walsh...representing

GO WALSH!!!!

fastexgirl4c

02-08-2004, 02:03 PM

:eek:damm...now i want a carbon fiber axel...does neone knw how much they cost..and where u can get one??

NTPracing22

02-08-2004, 06:18 PM

that was a prototype that i don't think ever got going.

I saw an add in an atvsport once for carbon fiber axles, no idea who made them though. it was something like 6 or 700 bucks

rollie

02-08-2004, 06:27 PM

OMG...that things sick!:blah:

NTPracing22

02-08-2004, 06:51 PM

it was in dirtwheels last year. i'll see if i can find the issue later on and let you know so you can read the article about it

fastexgirl4c

02-08-2004, 07:03 PM

aiight ....

lil400exman

02-08-2004, 07:49 PM

dang this is a krusty thread!

crap-banshee32

02-08-2004, 07:57 PM

dang...thats crazy.

i think getting used to a black axle would be weird though:huh