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What is a swingarm?

What is a swingarm? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (motorcycling) The main component of the rear suspension of most modern motorcycles and ATVs; holds the rear axle in place while swinging vertically to allow the suspension to absorb the shock from bumps in the road.
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The tubular steel swingarm is designed to mimic the look of a hardtail machine, its shock hidden from sight to complete the ruse.
Mounting the rear shock in a different position can lead to severe damages at the frame, the swingarm and the rear shock.
A chain-drive, not a shaft, transfers power to the rear wheel, which is suspended on a triangulated swingarm.
If the shock touches the frame while doing so do not use this shock in order to avoid damage to frame, swingarm or shock.
The bike's aluminum twin-spar frame and swingarm are lightweight, compact and rigid to keep the weight down and the power up.
The linkage goes up through the rear swingarm and makes the bend to enter the top tube by means of a universal joint.

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