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Old Apr 24, 2022 | 06:16 PM
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Hi all,

Thinking about grinding down the inner right side flange if this swingarm to make room for the caliper. Can anyone think of a reason why I shouldn't?

I don't want to space it anymore because the rear wheel is already not centered in the fender. If anything I would like to space it less.


 
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Old Oct 21, 2022 | 12:28 PM
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You could get a square swing arm - that is the one for disk brakes - the one you have is for drum brakes
 
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Grind on the caliper, not the swing arm.
 
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