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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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15 months ago I posted a question about aluminum swing arms for 06 and later dynas. Unfortunately, I didn't hear of anyone who had successfully found a quality product. Well, it's winter in Chicago and time to dream...So... I'm trying again- has anyone found a dependable aluminum swing arm and put it on their bike? Jay
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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Forgive my ignorance here but... Just wondering why? What diff would it make? Looks or performance?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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You might want to call Sputhe:

http://www.sputhe.com/aluminum%20swing%20arms.htm
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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JMC. They make the best aluminum swingarms. made with 7020 aluminum. Beefy and strong !!!
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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https://www.jmcswingarms.com/
us supplier of JMC swingarms.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by thomaskray
Forgive my ignorance here but... Just wondering why? What diff would it make? Looks or performance?
Both really. They look nice but the important thing is it reduces unsprung weight. The rear wheel can react faster to road irregularities assuming there are some quality shocks on the bike as well.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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not to mention the increased lateral stiffness.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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https://www.jmcswingarms.com/
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Thanks, Rounder. I've e-mailed them and will let you know what I find out. I'd like to take some unsprung weight off, if I can. Jay
 
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Originally Posted by Jay Risk
Thanks, Rounder. I've e-mailed them and will let you know what I find out. I'd like to take some unsprung weight off, if I can. Jay
sure no problem.... they have like a 14-16 week turnaround listed on their site, plan on waiting a long time...
 
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I believe Sharkey runs the Sputhe swingarm. Seems like he said it came in a kit with the stabilizers.
 
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