swing arms

I've seen a couple of single sided swing arms for the Hayabusa and I'm starting to really like them. I'm just not sure if they provide enough support or if they cause more wear and tear on other components, also how it would affect the ride. Anyone have any insight on this? I wasn't going to go with an extended or larger tire, although it looks better, I'd rather stay stock to keep the rideability.

I've seen a couple of single sided swing arms for the Hayabusa and I'm starting to really like them. I'm just not sure if they provide enough support or if they cause more wear and tear on other components, also how it would affect the ride. Anyone have any insight on this? I wasn't going to go with an extended or larger tire, although it looks better, I'd rather stay stock to keep the rideability.

have been proven for many years. Both on the street and on the track. It is more a matter of convenience and looks than anything else. If you want it, get it. Unless you are running it on the track, I do not believe that you will wear out components any faster.

have been proven for many years. Both on the street and on the track. It is more a matter of convenience and looks than anything else. If you want it, get it. Unless you are running it on the track, I do not believe that you will wear out components any faster.

not running it on the track but the bike has a turbo and a lot of power! I don't need to be launching hard one day and then have something snap. I haven't dyno'ed it but the previous owner said it was around 300hp to the tire.

not running it on the track but the bike has a turbo and a lot of power! I don't need to be launching hard one day and then have something snap. I haven't dyno'ed it but the previous owner said it was around 300hp to the tire.

I do not believe that I would be going the single sided route. I have seen some really over engineered single sided units, but 300RWHP is a lot of HP. On the other hand, without an extended swingarm and wheely bars, you will not get it to hook off of the line and the forces may not be that great. This may be a question for bigwater, as he is one of the resident drag racers and could be a better source of information when it comes to launch forces. But if you only street ride, you will not be taxing the bike or the components. I believe that I would be in direct contact with the engineers of the company producing the arm to get their input as to whether or not their arm could handle that beast.

That has got to be a real hoot to drive. The strongest bike I was ever on was a 200HP GSXR. At almost 200MPH telephone poles look like picket fences, and the center divider line is no longer dashed, but solid. But damn, it does feel like you set yourself free.

That has got to be a real hoot to drive. The strongest bike I was ever on was a 200HP GSXR. At almost 200MPH telephone poles look like picket fences, and the center divider line is no longer dashed, but solid. But damn, it does feel like you set yourself free.

The guy that I bought it from said he had it up to 210 with a gear to go. I'm sending it to a local race shop that specializes in turbo busa's to check her out and get her tuned in properly before I start getting crazy with her. I'll keep you updated on how she turns out