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1972 Ct 2 175

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I have a 1972 Ct 2 175 that the previous owner extended the swing arm 2 inches. In the process of get the bike up and running . Was wondering if I should change the swing arm out. Trail riding is my objective. Had Kawasaki enduros many years ago in the 70s. Suzukis and Hondas my MX years.
20 Oct 2024 08:49 #1

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Replied by Schu on topic 1972 Ct 2 175

Do you have the original stock swing arm?

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Replied by RT325 on topic 1972 Ct 2 175

Hope to see a photo if possible. In theory "my theory haha" it'll be ok if welded up good. Be keen to know did previous owner do anything to the front or put better damped & sprung rear shocks for the extra leverage. Are the arm shock mounts still original so added a bit in the middle, or?, shocks now angled forward etc.
My abomonation i just extended the axle lugs. Well--that's half true, The only arm i had someone had shortened in the middle so i bought it back to standard plus about an inch. Looks rough but won't break in a hurry. I'm pretty handy with an arc welder. Even welded the broken in half gearbox main shaft on my BSA in 1964 haha & outlasted the bike.
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Then again somedays the bike looks like this lol
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Here's my stock 125 now 175.
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Sorry i'll stop adding now & mucking up your post.
Last edit: 22 Oct 2024 16:08 by RT325.
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