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i was on craigslist today and found this katana on their http://orlando.craigslist.org/mcy/2212867552.html he said what he did to fit the 180 tire on their was stick a car jack between the swingarm and bend it out ??????i kow this i possible but i know this is to good to be true what would be the nasty side effects of doing this?
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If you don't weld in inserts to actually widen it and just bend it wider, I can't see that being good. On a side note, $3000 for a 1995 tuna 600, good luck with that one
It has a Yohi full exhaust though, that brings the value up to at least $500. 
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I would need more specifics on where all it was bent to comment on that arm specifically.
It it was only by spreading the forks at the rear with a jack, and there wasn't additional attention paid to the forks at the cross brace where the tire is at it's widest point.... I doubt it has the proper clearance to properly and safely run that wide a tire.
On the pre, the wide at that point IS 180... the same as the width of the tire. Move the rear section out 1" more is only going to give you a couple of mm clearance at the point the tire is widest. With a 600 arm I was and have done this for a 4.5" rim with a 170 tire max as the tire size. It worked.
Recomened closest clearance for the tire/swingarm is 12.5mm. If the tire is closer than that, you really should widen the arm, or use a smaller tire.
If there were multiple points it was bent to give the tire clearance and also make the rear arms the correct width needed for the rim... yes, it's possible.
The bends would need to be done just right, and not exceed too much of a radial curvature to prevent structrual weakness.
One thing to check for is if one side of the flat on the rectangular tubed arm is seriously deformed or collapsed.
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Originally posted by flipflopkat View Post93 750 Kat
Modified Swingarm, 5.5 GSXR Rear with 180/55 and 520 Chain, 750 to 600 Tail conversion, more to come. Long Term Project build thread http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96736
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Originally posted by arsenic View PostIf you don't weld in inserts to actually widen it and just bend it wider, I can't see that being good. On a side note, $3000 for a 1995 tuna 600, good luck with that one It has a Yohi full exhaust though, that brings the value up to at least $500.
It's funny cuz it's true.90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
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That's a failure looking for a place ... that's a "rig" in my book..http://www.7thgeardesigns.com
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Im thinking this ...
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is that in your possession charlie....http://www.7thgeardesigns.com
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'90 Suzuki 750 Kat
"Shut up and drink your gin" - Fagin (Oliver Twist)
"But, as is the usual scenario with a Harley it was off-line when it crashed," Schwantz added dryly.
"You didn't hear what I meant to say" - my Son
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look at the little motor, it's so cuteComment
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Fixed that for you.Originally posted by arsenic View Post90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
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Is that what you ninjer has Snottyface?
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Here is my RZ full faired ....heres my back burner progect 1977/7Comment
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Nah I wish, the RM is fast as pizz.Originally posted by arsenic View PostIs that what you ninjer has Snottyface? 90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
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the guy actually sold it for $3000 -_-Comment
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OP, Christ almighty, I can't believe he got 3K for that. I almost feel sorry for the squid that bought it.
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