swingarms: 78 on a 76?

Started by skiracer, August 27, 2008, 06:06:04 PM

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skiracer

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
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1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
1977 250 GS6
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Rain Man

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
Raymond
 Down East Pentons

tomale

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)
Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
74\\\' 1/2 440 maico
70\\\' 400 maico (project)
93\\\' RMx 250 suzuki
2004 Suzuki DL1000
1988 Honda Gl 1500
2009 KTM 400 XC-W

skiracer

Thom,

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

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James
1976 MC 5 250 original owner
1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
1977 250 GS6
@flyracingusa