Drilling swingarm
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Drilling swingarm
Hey guys,
I am relocating my rear sigs to the back end of the swing arm around the axle (Thanks dpriest!) I've used the chrome hardware set for the handlebar lights.
Now my question is, I drilled 2 small holes (1/10th) on each side (3 on one side because of a broken screw) to mount the hardware. The screws are also very short, no thicker than the swingarm itself to not interupt the adjuster blocks, it seems very strong. However, I was wondering if I'm dealing with any significant loss in integrity. I went riding for about 4 hours at high and low speeds, trying to hit bumps and holes, and it held up like new.
So would these small holes really affect anything in the thick steel? or am I just over concerned.
I am relocating my rear sigs to the back end of the swing arm around the axle (Thanks dpriest!) I've used the chrome hardware set for the handlebar lights.
Now my question is, I drilled 2 small holes (1/10th) on each side (3 on one side because of a broken screw) to mount the hardware. The screws are also very short, no thicker than the swingarm itself to not interupt the adjuster blocks, it seems very strong. However, I was wondering if I'm dealing with any significant loss in integrity. I went riding for about 4 hours at high and low speeds, trying to hit bumps and holes, and it held up like new.
So would these small holes really affect anything in the thick steel? or am I just over concerned.
Last edited by Hickey; Jun 28, 2009 at 01:27 PM.
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However, they probably won't affect the structural integrity of the swing arm, in reality.
However, not something I would do, just for turnsignals..... just me.
Last edited by archergodwin; Jun 28, 2009 at 01:30 PM.
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haha, it is definitely one of those things I should have asked first, but after much consideration I went for it anyway. I figured the thick steel wouldnt be affected by a few small screws.
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I'm still waiting on my actually lights, once I get them on I'll post a few pics. I'm just excited to finally get those damn elephant ears off the back of the bike.
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