Re: [ST] Swing arms

[Matthew Heyer <matthewheyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

Reverse that thinking - the advantage of the single-sided swing arm is looks (you could make an argument that it is easier to get the wheel on and off, the rotor stays with the assembly and not the wheel so you don't damage it when doing tire changes, and that adjusting the wheel/chain is easier to make sure the wheel is straight.
 
The single-sided swing arm is heavier than the double sided.  The RS is a slighly sportier (and lighter) bike, due in part to using a traditional dual-sided swing arm (and less fairings, and no cockpit but rather the light digital speedo and such)
 
 
Matt Heyer


----- Original Message ----
From: David Jonas <kahonas@xxxxxxxxx>
To: st@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2006 9:11:27 AM
Subject: [ST] Swing arms


Okay, this ST is my first sporty bike.  I never really paid much attention
to this side of bikes since I was just a commuter.  However, now that I own
an ST, I've got a question.

Why does the ST have a single swing arm, while the RS has a standard twin?

And, while on that subject, what's the advantage of a single?  Am I to
assume less unsprung weight?

David
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