Aprilia/other rear end mods..any ideas?
Posted: |January 17th, 2016|, 4:28 pm
G'day there fellow Raptor enthusiasts, I was wondering if anyone has replaced the swing arm on their bike with anything other than the usual RSVR Aprilia conversion?
I'm keeping my options open for when the time comes for my bikes rear end to be tricked up after I finish the front end.
Maybe some sort of 'truss' type swing arm may be the go to match the frame? ...any ideas?
I have seen a pic of a Rap with a Honda VFR single sided swing arm. It looked trick, but you can't use the Raps standard wheel and I like to keep my bike looking reasonably factory until you have a closer look.
If I do go down the Aprilia road, what year model swing arm do I need? Which rear shock absorber do I use, the Aprilia's or the Raps? Does the wheel base stay the standard Rap length when using the Aprilia swing arm? Does the chain line up properly? And finally, does the ride rear ride height change?
I hope someone out there can help!!
Have a great and safe new year
Cheers from Boofhead
I'm keeping my options open for when the time comes for my bikes rear end to be tricked up after I finish the front end.
Maybe some sort of 'truss' type swing arm may be the go to match the frame? ...any ideas?
I have seen a pic of a Rap with a Honda VFR single sided swing arm. It looked trick, but you can't use the Raps standard wheel and I like to keep my bike looking reasonably factory until you have a closer look.
If I do go down the Aprilia road, what year model swing arm do I need? Which rear shock absorber do I use, the Aprilia's or the Raps? Does the wheel base stay the standard Rap length when using the Aprilia swing arm? Does the chain line up properly? And finally, does the ride rear ride height change?
I hope someone out there can help!!
Have a great and safe new year
Cheers from Boofhead