R6 swing-arm question

[Racer-unk]

I know many have used the 2007 R6 swing-arm. Just have not found pics on the builds
My question is does one used it as is, or is it necessary to remove the bolt-mount from Standard TRX and weld onto R6 swing-arm.
Off the cuff, is the R6 arm shorter?

Thanks

[cobbadiggabuddyblooo]

Longer.
The reason being the motor/frame sits further forward on the R6 hence the longer arm to get the required wheel base for stability.
This also impacts on the damping settings the R6 shock due to leverage factor, plus the linear relay arm compared to the progressive fitted to the trx. Also why the R6 has a heavier spring rate.

[Racer-unk]

so heavier spring rate in standard swing arm is a good thing for my 105 Kg weight. Will see how sag settings go and then see where to from there. R6 swing is a nice to have, but not a necessity. thanks again

[cobbadiggabuddyblooo]

Std 06 R6 spring rate is a 0.98 .
I’m 80kg and shock set for trackdays and run a 1.1 on the rear with a 25kg lighter TRX
Just bite the Bullet and buy an aftermarket shock sprung to your weight because it won’t take long to pay itself off just on Tyre wear and hopefully less delving into the parts bin for race glass, pegs, levers and bars.