Nuts&Volts Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hey, has anyone developed/built their own swingarm before? I am looking to design a CrMoly tube swingarm with a direct linkage shock like the new ninjas or ducatis. There would also be a split axle pivot point in order to mount an electric motor between the pivot axis. My team is able to do the CAD design and supply the material, but I was looking for some more expertise/experience on the matter. Similiar in design to this, but tube. Maybe even the same motor..Simple Tube swingarm example. Two horizontal tubes and two angled ones, with a few added cross braces. Interested in hearing all opinions about how difficult it would be to design and build a tube swingarm and the complexity of setting up the rear suspension??? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 No experience here, but I know fea and time will solve all your woes lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuts&Volts Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Haha yes I believe our best bet may be to just design something and FEA it. Need to learn a few more things in CAD about welds and stuff to get the model right. My biggest concern is knowing exactly what loads to apply to it, but I have a feeling just sitting down and doing some FBDs and some math will give me a general idea of the loads to test it at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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