Cal-fab 86-87 tecate +2

[fmnrd]

texas sob . you have to see a calfab in person to see the quality of the calfab swingarm . they are light yet strong , the workmanship as far as bends and welding on those calfabs are second to none.West coast made a nice swingarm but they just do not compair to the calfab . I can only imagine what some yahoo could make for 500.00 . it sure would not come close to the calfab .Casey you got a nice piece of history there worth every penny , oh ya I should have some repoduction decals for it in a few weeks exact match

[KASEY]

andy already has decals...

[cbx1170]

I have an application that needs that type of rear adjustment/mount. I have a frame ready for modding to accept a swingarm. It is close on the front but i think it would need some scrutinizing/measuring to finalize. I may PM you. Mike in Peoria AZ

[dcreel]

So what exactly would be the difference between an 84-85 and 86-87 Cal Fab swingarm? Isn't the only difference between the 2 generations is whether the strut is centered (84-85) or offset (86-87)? Honestly I love my +2 westcoast, but I would trade it + cash for a +2 CalFab. Which to me is the absolute best when it comes to old school swingarms.

[3Razors]

Nice find Kasey,

Can you provide a measurement between the pivot bolt and the top bearing hanger bolt. This will assist in the length and maybe application. I only have an 86 but I believe the 1st gen (84/85) will fit on a 2nd gen (86/87) however the 1st gen stocker is supposedly -2" shorter than the stock 2nd gen. At least that is what my aging memory recalls. Let us know.

Curtis.

Here is a pic of a 84-85 Calfab. On the 84-85 there was 10 inches center to center from the swingarm bolt to the dog bone bolt. On the 86-87 this measurment was 8 inches, also the position for the dog bone linkage was centered different.

[dcreel]

So how difficult would it be to mount the 86-87 Calfab to an 84-85 trike? Besides the fact that it would now be a plus +4

[3Razors]

You would need the upper "uni-trac" linkage and dog bone assembly. Although it does fit, it's debatable how well it works because of the 2 different frame design's with linkage ratios, weight transfers, and such.

[KASEY]

these are offset,, and 8" so confirmed 86-87 thank you jason!!!

[3Razors]

No prob Kasey. Its hard to find one of those let alone 2. They are cool enough just to stare at in the garage.

[scottyms]

PM sent... i have thrown my hat in to the ring fellas....

[alexandros]

I'm also interested!

[Maico]

Count me in 3rd