THE SWINGING ARM ISSUE - a bit of help please

[Mick D]

Hello all,
               This is an endeavour to get a CLEAR answer, so I can proceed with my project or stop wasting my time.
FIRKO, you are possible a prime candidate to do us all a favour here. You like to dabble with custom constructions and you are an accredited MA scrutineer with contacts to the governing body for advice and determinations.
               I know it isn’t like you have nothing else to do Firko, but a correct answer would be a good answer. It would be appreciated to say the least. Even if it is not what I want to hear.
               MY PROJECT; I have a spare Alpha one Maico chassis. The rear swing arm, wheel, brake and suspension components are ridiculously and needlessly heavy. I have found a single shock, alloy arm rear end out of a compliance plated 1984 bike of a completely different brand. It bolts straight in. Depending then on shock choices, the bike could be set up for MX or a lower dirt tracker. The change over components are less than two thirds the weight of the same Maico components. The change over components were all manufactured prior to 1985. Can I ?
             While I am hear Firko, I may as well ask another question. I am developing an 83 490 spider engine, on methanol. Can I make up some custom mounting plates and put that into this pre-85 Dirt Tracker as well?
   
Cheers, Mick.

[090]

The first answer is an easy one. Both your bike and the components you want to fit are both pre 85 so its all good.
I think the second answer would be yes as well. So its yes yes in my book. One more yes and it would sound like a porn movie.... not that I watch such things! 
Cheers, Fiko. 

[Mick D]

The first answer is an easy one. Both your bike and the components you want to fit are both pre 85 so its all good.
I think the second answer would be yes as well. So its yes yes in my book. One more yes and it would sound like a porn movie.... not that I watch such things! 
Cheers, Fiko. 

Thanks Brad,
                   I see quite a few enthusiasts enjoy building and refining “Hot Rods”, particularly in the Dirt Track scene. I was very impressed with Pete's blue and white Yamaha at the DT Nats. I really like the idea of a two wheeled methanol madness Drag Racer on Dirt.
Cheers, Mick.     

[paul]

so your going to put 2 shocks on a linkage frame  ,are you moveing to holland as well 

that a no from me

[Mick D]

so your going to put 2 shocks on a linkage frame  ,are you moveing to holland as well 

that a no from me

WTF, I think you need to read it again Paul

Back to the lab now Egor.
Cheers, Mick.

[paul]

    well thatsa im not sure then lol

[Mick D]

so your going to put 2 shocks on a linkage frame  ,are you moveing to holland as well 

that a no from me

mmmmm?? that might lessen the weight even more? but I was thinking single shock for reasons like keeping the Center of Gravity more forward and more concentrated.
Cheers, Mick.

[firko]

Mick, I'm with Brad on this. If everything fits into the pre '85 time zone....Bobs Your Uncle (Does anybody say that any more? ) As far as question 2, I read that that you're using a frame made for something else. Without knowing the specifics I'd reckon it'd be pretty right for pre '85.

[paul]

mick just what the doctor ordered
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[Mick D]

Mick, I'm with Brad on this. If everything fits into the pre '85 time zone....Bobs Your Uncle (Does anybody say that any more? ) As far as question 2, I read that that you're using a frame made for something else. Without knowing the specifics I'd reckon it'd be pretty right for pre '85.

Thanks Firko,
                    One more thing now. Not that I was thinking this way, but after Pauls comment

so your going to put 2 shocks on a linkage frame  ,are you moveing to holland as well 

that a no from me

That would be a "NO" here in Australia wouldn't it? That is taking a single shock swingarm from a 84 and a single shock frame and changing mounts etc to a twin shock? sort of even sounds like a stupid question. But if you have any answer Firko I am all ears?
Cheers Mick.

[Mick D]

mick just what the doctor ordered
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I am doing back flips, She is Beautiful
But it needs a swinging arm Here we go again

[paul]

yes ive been watching that as well thinking off getting you know who/ to put it in the container 

[Mick D]

yes ive been watching that as well thinking off getting you know who/ to put it in the container 

Should have PM me mate. Every man and his bull arab will be after it now.

[Mick D]

That definately does it for me
Cheers Mick.

[paul]

ive had no answers from him as yet but it would make a good weapon hey