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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 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.
Also, in order to improve driving dynamics, the rear suspension struts have been replaced by a double-wishbone setup with swingarm.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.
A chain-drive, not a shaft, transfers power to the rear wheel, which is suspended on a triangulated swingarm.
With its twin headlights, its single-sided swingarm, its soft and aggressive lines, this bike rocks on an esthetic level.

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