RSV SWING ARM
RSV SWING ARM
it arrived today i dont think its going to be as easy as i first thought still i am sure when carnivore finishes the translation all will become clear
RSV Swing arm conversion for Raptor
To start with all necessary parts must be purchased these include
• Swingarm (the one used in the Italian zip file is off a 2004 model)
• Rear axle (the RSV rear wheel axle is the same diameter as the raptor one, but the raptor axle is 17mm longer than the RSV item and will require turning to length).
• Rear calliper mounting bracket
• Chain tensioning blocks
• Chain guides
• New chain
• New swing arm bearings
Not sure if the standard raptor swingarm pivot is used or not as the translation isn’t clear but I’d get the RSV pivot just in case.
2 lots of bushes are required also, one to help line up the rear wheel properly with the chain and the other for helping the suspension pivots line up.
Bear in mind these sizes are only a guide, your’s may be different.
Wheel bushes: - 25.5mm internal Ø x 40mm external Ø. Lengths will depend on chain alignment.
Suspension bushes: - 2 off 6mm thick, 10mm internal Ø and 25mm external Ø
1 off 8mm thick 10mm internal Ø and 25mm external Ø
Additional bushes may be required to space out the foot peg hangers and exhausts but you will only find that out when the swinger is fitted.
The width of the RSV arm is more than the raptor’s so it will need machining down to get it into the frame, measure yours first before proceeding!!! The bearings will need banging out as they will get filled with grit and sworf. The best way of machining the swing arm width to size is probably with a file and set square.
The roller bearing size (the left) requires 5mm machining off and the ball bearing side (the right) requires 2mm machining off.
The bush on the (top hat bush on roller bearing side) right side will requires shortening by 7mm.
You can grind off the Aprilia embossed logo in the casting if you want with a dremel.
The tunnel in the swing arm where the shock and exhaust may needs opening out a little as the original shock is wider on the raptor but if yours is below 70mmØ you can skip this. You will need to use a sand paper flapper wheel to do this.
Warning :- the alloy isn’t that thick so don’t over do it!
The swing arm now needs new bearing putting back in and hopefully will be ready to fit. Take out the old swing arm ( you’re gonna need a 22 and 14 mm allen key to achieve this) and put in the RSV arm. Sort out the chain alignment and then the suspension pivots can also be measured and fitted with bushes etc.
If you want a copy of the original, PM me and I’ll send one out.
To start with all necessary parts must be purchased these include
• Swingarm (the one used in the Italian zip file is off a 2004 model)
• Rear axle (the RSV rear wheel axle is the same diameter as the raptor one, but the raptor axle is 17mm longer than the RSV item and will require turning to length).
• Rear calliper mounting bracket
• Chain tensioning blocks
• Chain guides
• New chain
• New swing arm bearings
Not sure if the standard raptor swingarm pivot is used or not as the translation isn’t clear but I’d get the RSV pivot just in case.
2 lots of bushes are required also, one to help line up the rear wheel properly with the chain and the other for helping the suspension pivots line up.
Bear in mind these sizes are only a guide, your’s may be different.
Wheel bushes: - 25.5mm internal Ø x 40mm external Ø. Lengths will depend on chain alignment.
Suspension bushes: - 2 off 6mm thick, 10mm internal Ø and 25mm external Ø
1 off 8mm thick 10mm internal Ø and 25mm external Ø
Additional bushes may be required to space out the foot peg hangers and exhausts but you will only find that out when the swinger is fitted.
The width of the RSV arm is more than the raptor’s so it will need machining down to get it into the frame, measure yours first before proceeding!!! The bearings will need banging out as they will get filled with grit and sworf. The best way of machining the swing arm width to size is probably with a file and set square.
The roller bearing size (the left) requires 5mm machining off and the ball bearing side (the right) requires 2mm machining off.
The bush on the (top hat bush on roller bearing side) right side will requires shortening by 7mm.
You can grind off the Aprilia embossed logo in the casting if you want with a dremel.
The tunnel in the swing arm where the shock and exhaust may needs opening out a little as the original shock is wider on the raptor but if yours is below 70mmØ you can skip this. You will need to use a sand paper flapper wheel to do this.
Warning :- the alloy isn’t that thick so don’t over do it!
The swing arm now needs new bearing putting back in and hopefully will be ready to fit. Take out the old swing arm ( you’re gonna need a 22 and 14 mm allen key to achieve this) and put in the RSV arm. Sort out the chain alignment and then the suspension pivots can also be measured and fitted with bushes etc.
If you want a copy of the original, PM me and I’ll send one out.
Last edited by carnivore 15 years ago, edited 1 time in total.
where's the bar?
May have to remove my swingarm, and was wondering how you dealt with getting the ring nut out? The service manual talks about a "specific tool" (see pages e22 & e23), but is there something clever you can do with 22mm and 14mm allen keys 
If not, where would I get this tool from? I have swingarm removal socket attachments on ebay, but have no idea which one I would need.
Thanks.
If not, where would I get this tool from? I have swingarm removal socket attachments on ebay, but have no idea which one I would need.Thanks.
Four wheels move the body.
Two wheels move the soul.
------ X-Rap 188/999 ------
Two wheels move the soul.
------ X-Rap 188/999 ------
tool for lock ring
I made a tool for the lock ring with a piece of tube the same diameter, a hacksaw and file, it needs 4 protruding tangs. Snot too tight.
Drill for a tommy bar or carve up a big socket (they are tough though)
Pod
Drill for a tommy bar or carve up a big socket (they are tough though)
Pod
Stay calm.
Thanks pod. You don't happen to know the dimensions off-hand do you? There is some chap on ebay who makes proper socket thingies to order and I'm nowhere near the bike. I could also visit the pipe shop on the way home and have a go at making one tonight.
Cheers
Cheers
Four wheels move the body.
Two wheels move the soul.
------ X-Rap 188/999 ------
Two wheels move the soul.
------ X-Rap 188/999 ------
Really appreciate you doing that mate - measuring stuff in the pishing rain is above and beyond in my book.
Sent the measurements off to the bloke who makes this things, and he asked for more info. Measured mine with some verniers (also in the rain) and sent him those details along with a picture. Turns out he needs inside leg measurements, no of previous partners and favourite colour before he can make it (must be one of those precision engineering types, rather than a finger-in-the-air mechanic). Ideally he would like to get hold of the nut himself, which is fine, but if I could get the nut off in the first place, then....
Anyway, am in the middle of making my own by introducing a 28mm socket (Draper Expert - about £4) to my Dremel. Will let you know if that works.
Sent the measurements off to the bloke who makes this things, and he asked for more info. Measured mine with some verniers (also in the rain) and sent him those details along with a picture. Turns out he needs inside leg measurements, no of previous partners and favourite colour before he can make it (must be one of those precision engineering types, rather than a finger-in-the-air mechanic). Ideally he would like to get hold of the nut himself, which is fine, but if I could get the nut off in the first place, then....
Anyway, am in the middle of making my own by introducing a 28mm socket (Draper Expert - about £4) to my Dremel. Will let you know if that works.
Four wheels move the body.
Two wheels move the soul.
------ X-Rap 188/999 ------
Two wheels move the soul.
------ X-Rap 188/999 ------
TimO, I could be tempted, dependent on how much they charge. If it's under £10 then put me down for one.
Am about 3/4 way through making mine (pegs need to be deeper and are a bit too wide) - handy thing about these sockets is that they have 12 "teeth" on the inside, which makes lining up the 4 pegs at 90 degrees a lot easier.
Once the swingarm's off (do you REALLY need to remove the exhausts and the side hangers or is that just to give you a bit more room?), it's out with the old Dremel again to grind out what's left of the triangle pivot bearings and insert nice shiny new ones.
Will get round to doing the swingarm conversion one day (honest
)
Am about 3/4 way through making mine (pegs need to be deeper and are a bit too wide) - handy thing about these sockets is that they have 12 "teeth" on the inside, which makes lining up the 4 pegs at 90 degrees a lot easier.
Once the swingarm's off (do you REALLY need to remove the exhausts and the side hangers or is that just to give you a bit more room?), it's out with the old Dremel again to grind out what's left of the triangle pivot bearings and insert nice shiny new ones.
Will get round to doing the swingarm conversion one day (honest
)Four wheels move the body.
Two wheels move the soul.
------ X-Rap 188/999 ------
Two wheels move the soul.
------ X-Rap 188/999 ------
Yup the exhaust has to come off, side plate on RHS as well .
To remove the SA spindle,
remove nut on LHS.
Slacken lock ring.
Use 14 mm allen key to unscrew spindle and threaded bush..
The spindle end is a female 14mm hex with a male large hex (22mm?)which drives against the RHS threaded bush. No need for the 22mm allen key.
Thats it.
To remove the SA spindle,
remove nut on LHS.
Slacken lock ring.
Use 14 mm allen key to unscrew spindle and threaded bush..
The spindle end is a female 14mm hex with a male large hex (22mm?)which drives against the RHS threaded bush. No need for the 22mm allen key.
Thats it.
Stay calm.
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