2001 vs 2007 Swing-arm interchangeability ???

Hi everyone, this is my first post on this Forum.

I am currently building a VFR (1999) for track use. I started with a bare frame and a "car kit" (motor,FI,electronics,cooling etc).

The bike is sitting on the bench at the shop ( I have many other track bikes setups going on at the same time), while its waiting for more parts to complete the build.

Recently someone local offered me a complete 2007 swing-arm unit with shock, wheel brakes etc.

The price is asking is fair and I thought about buy it.

My question is:

I know they changed the bike quite a bit in between 2001 and 2002+ ....

Is the swing arm unit interchangeable(bolt-on) in between 2001 and 2007 models?

I mean I can do quite a bit of fabrication at the shop, but if its too much trouble to retrofit a 07 arm in a 98-01 model I will just wait for a 98-01 arm on fleabay.

your input would be really appreciated , the 07 arm is a decent deal and I wouldn't want to miss it if it actually fits my 1999.

Cheers

 

I am not sure but would say they are the same, will bet a twelve pack of Coors on it.

 

thanks, but if you have the ability to come up with a 100% sure answer, it would be great...its just that I would feel very sorry that you'd have to buy me beer, and even more sorry having to drink Coors "beer" ;-)

 

I will try to remember to throw a tape measure on my bikes when I get home. The gen 2 has a 2001 swing arm on it.

 

that would be really cool , thanks

 

I must have seriously bumped my head, they are very different. Sorry.

 

so what is the difference???

 

about 2 inches..........LOL....... all toe knows is that they are different... its probably the offset angle of the wheel axle to the angle of the drop in the connecting lug of the lower chingadero......

 

well thanks everyone, I will still look for a 98-01 complete arm,suspension and wheel assembly. Or if someone is looking for a 07 assembly let me know . I didnt buy it though.