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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 2013 Speed Triple SE features a restrained Matte Graphite color scheme offset by a frame and swingarm painted in tasteful matte blue.
The linkage goes up through the rear swingarm and makes the bend to enter the top tube by means of a universal joint.
The bike's aluminum twin-spar frame and swingarm are lightweight, compact and rigid to keep the weight down and the power up.
I can say that I have yet to bend a dual swingarm, although I've bent up 3 or 4 layshafts over the last year.
Mounting the rear shock in a different position can lead to severe damages at the frame, the swingarm and the rear shock.
If the shock touches the frame while doing so do not use this shock in order to avoid damage to frame, swingarm or shock.

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