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Title: swingarms: 78 on a 76?
Post by: skiracer on August 27, 2008, 06:06:04 PM

Does anyone know if a 1978 400 MC5 swingarm will bolt onto a 1976 250 MC5 frame? The bolt on my brake stay broke, and wrapped around my swingarm.

Thanks, James

original owner 1976 250 MC5
[email protected]

Title: swingarms: 78 on a 76?
Post by: Rain Man on August 29, 2008, 08:08:06 PM

My 77 GS 400 swing arm looks just like my 76 250's. I betcha if you e mailed Mr. Perkins, he may know ...

Raymond
Down East Pentons

Title: swingarms: 78 on a 76?
Post by: tomale on August 29, 2008, 09:16:05 PM

I have a 77 swingarm on my 76, the differences are marginal.. actually the 77 is a better swingarm... on the 76 the shock mount uses a through bolt. on the 77 it is threaded. If you have ever taken off the shocks on a 76 you would know what a pain getting to the nut on the inside of the shock mount... 77 that is no longer a problem...
I do have an extra 77 swingarm. as well as a frame.

Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)74'
250 hare scrambler (project bike)
72'sixday (project bike)

Title: swingarms: 78 on a 76?
Post by: skiracer on August 30, 2008, 05:42:41 PM

Thom,

I have an interest in the swingarm and frame. Could you email me?

[email protected]

James
1976 MC 5 250 original owner

Penton Owners Group

General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: skiracer on August 27, 2008, 06:06:04 PM