Sand Quad Swingarm

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Here is a +10" swingarm that I fabricated for a customer.  It is for a Suzuki LT500 Quadzilla and is 10" over the OEM length.  It is fabricated from .875"x.065" 4130 chromoly and weighs right @ 9 lbs. complete.Mike.Fitting a diagonal gusset.Close fit-up.Template out of cardboard to transfer to some .125" P&O for the lower shock mount.Lower shock mount and crosstube fishmouthed.Cleaned and tacked together prior to one last test fit.Brake caliper alignment pin machined and welded into position.Chain guide mount bent up, trimmed and welded into position.Completed and ready to ship to customer.
Reply:I do not know much about sand toys, but that is some nice work overall Welcome to the forum Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Thank you.Mike.
Reply:That's bad as$!
Reply:That's sweet, thanks for sharing!-AaronJet 17.5" Drill Press1942 South Bend 16x84 Lathe1980s Miller 320A / BP --- 2013 Power Mig 2562012 Jet 7x12 Horizontal BandsawVictor O/A Setup
Reply:Looks good, Mike!Nice to see you here.http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Nice looking job, fit up is super.....Mike
Reply:Thanks guys.  I appreciate the comments.ZT, thanks, I have been following your work for a while and truly admire your level of craftsmanship and talent.  Thanks for the pointers you have given me over the years as well.Mike.
Reply:Those LT500's were pretty cool machines. Biggest 2-stroke single in a race quad and not too bad of an engine if you could keep the coolant from cavitating and eating the heads up.
Reply:that looks real nice. you machine that bearing carrier? I had a buddy growing up who had an LT500, I was the engine guy in our group. had that thing open a half dozen times! But what a powerband on those things!'14 HTP invertig 221Thermal Arc 201ts'15 HTP 2400'13 Hypertherm Powermax 30Esab 875Esab 251Clark Metal Servicespecializing in stainless steel exhaust systems
Reply:Nice design and work, came out great bud!I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Thanks everyone.  I appreciate the comments.Still trying to get my TIG welds more uniform in spacing but overall I feel better about my welds than I did a year ago.Mike.
Reply:Looks really good!!