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Schwingenlagerung

English translation: swinging arm pivot

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German term or phrase:Schwingenlagerung
English translation:swinging arm pivot
Entered by: Ingar A. Milnes

14:59 Aug 10, 2002
German to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering
German term or phrase: Schwingenlagerung
Motorcycle.
but also features a fully adjustable carriage. Sporty or comfortable – individual by all means. Die Schwingenlagerung ist als dünnwandiges legiertes Feingussteil ausgeführt.
The screwed rear of the frame is replaceable in case of damage.

To be honest, I don't understand a single word in that phrase!
Ingar A. Milnes
Local time: 16:57
swinging arm bearing(s)
Explanation:
Wyhlidahl gives "swinging arm" and "swinging fork" for "Schwinge" in a motorcycle context, and Google returns a number of pages for the entire phrase, including http://dogpage.future.easyspace.com/, which is an on-line owner's manual for the BMW R80 G/S:

"Rear swinging arm bearing play, lubricating swinging arm bearings lubricating clutch cable nipples" (page 61)
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Edward L. Crosby III
Local time: 07:57
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Summary of answers provided
3 +1swinging-fork pivot
Georg Finsterwald
4bearing of swinging brackets
Johannes Gleim
4swinging arm bearing(s)
Edward L. Crosby III


  

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swinging-fork pivot


Explanation:
I think I would use this.
See also reference below.


    Reference: http://faq.f650.com/FAQs/F650_Torque_Table.htm
Georg Finsterwald
Germany
Local time: 16:57
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in pair: 318

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agree  Dr. Fred Thomson
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
bearing of swinging brackets


Explanation:
Schwinge = swinging bracket (www.Sachs.de)

Lagerung = bedding, arrangemant of bearings (Ernst)


    Reference: http://www.Sachs.de
    Ernst: W�rterbuch der industriellen Technik
Johannes Gleim
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Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in pair: 2918
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swinging arm bearing(s)


Explanation:
Wyhlidahl gives "swinging arm" and "swinging fork" for "Schwinge" in a motorcycle context, and Google returns a number of pages for the entire phrase, including http://dogpage.future.easyspace.com/, which is an on-line owner's manual for the BMW R80 G/S:

"Rear swinging arm bearing play, lubricating swinging arm bearings lubricating clutch cable nipples" (page 61)

Edward L. Crosby III
Local time: 07:57
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 527
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