Hidden Shock Suspension

[Biker Dash]

For some reason, this idea popped into my head today, and I thought that maybe this might be a workable idea.

I looked into how the rear suspension is set up on the HD Softail bikes, and could not help but think that using a braced swingarm, with appropriate attachment tabs welded on both the swingarm and frame underneath, maybe a setup like this might work.

Does this seem like a feasible idea? I realize that you would lose the use of the center stand with this most likely, but still, I cannot help but wonder if this would work.

 

[davesax36]

Gas tank in the way...?

 

[one2dmax]

Gas tank and rear exhaust pipes. Actually, a variation of this has been used before with it more like the Beull and sitting more outboard.

Sean

 

[Biker Dash]

Gas tank and rear exhaust pipes. Actually, a variation of this has been used before with it more like the Beull and sitting more outboard.

Sean

Where I was thinking, around where the center stand mounts, I would think that would be below the fuel tank. As for the exhaust, my setup does not have the section going across like stock, or most aftermarket.

 

[one2dmax]

There may not be enough fulcrum leverage but you'd just have to experiment with that to see how it would ride for you.

 

[Redbone]

Wouldn't the rear exhausts down pipes be in the way? Might want to take a look at a Ventures rear suspension for some ideas; see Sharky's build.