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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by Timothy_D at 06-17-2010 4:42 PM. Topic has 2 replies.
  
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 06-17-2010, 4:42 PM
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Timothy_D
 
Joined on 04-22-2006
Santa Rosa, CA
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Wild hair, food for thought.
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Anyone ever measured an ST1100 rear swingarm?
Just had the idea that it might be the one swingarm that would be fairly adaptable to the CX series and maintain the same side shaft and drive pumpkin.
Not saying it would be easy, and it would be specific to the monoshock models.
However, it would offer a rim size of 4.5," which means the ability to run a 160 series tire.
Hmmmmm. Need to look at the final drive ratio.
CX500 Turbo, GL650I, Two CX650E's, and one Crown Jewel of the CX line- CX650T.
Why do I own five CX/GL bikes? Ask an alcoholic why he drinks.
Donating Member.
Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.
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07-05-2010, 1:54 PM
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InWeldingWeTrust
Joined on 04-13-2010
Kentwood, Michigan
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Re: Wild hair, food for thought.
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Any idea what the final reduction ratio is on the ST?
standardly CX/GL500 are 3.09:1
I know on the GL15 its 2.75:1 which would give a real rev drop overall if either the swing arm and/or wheel could be used
'82 GL500
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07-05-2010, 2:42 PM
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Timothy_D
Joined on 04-22-2006
Santa Rosa, CA
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Re: Wild hair, food for thought.
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Yeah, it turns out that the final drive ratio was in that 2.75 range.
In order to have any advantage, you'd have to install a CX650 Turbo transmission to increase the gear ratio.
Sort of defeats the purpose.
Likely, it would be cheaper to have the swingarm widened, modify the brake arm, and then widen the rim.
Not sure how much widening the universal joints would be capable of handling.
CX500 Turbo, GL650I, Two CX650E's, and one Crown Jewel of the CX line- CX650T.
Why do I own five CX/GL bikes? Ask an alcoholic why he drinks.
Donating Member.
Sold: 1981 CX500D, 2- 1982 CX500T's, 1983 CX650C.
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