09 FXD bent strut, tweaked swingarm?
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You can correct some misalignment with adjustment. However, for safety sake I would pull the swing arm off and check the bushing and associated housing where it attaches at the rear of the trans and see if there are any stress marks/cracks/bends in both the trans case and swingarm. Check the shaft as well. You should be able to properly measure the swingarm when it is off the bike. If it is bent. Replace it.
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You can correct some misalignment with adjustment. However, for safety sake I would pull the swing arm off and check the bushing and associated housing where it attaches at the rear of the trans and see if there are any stress marks/cracks/bends in both the trans case and swingarm. Check the shaft as well. You should be able to properly measure the swingarm when it is off the bike. If it is bent. Replace it.
That's a good idea to check for stress in those areas. I'll pull it and check tomorrow. ..but you think it needs to be replaced if it's bent, even if there's no stress at the joint?
I'm pretty sure I've heard of people heating and bending the swingarm apart to run larger tires..
Are all Dyna rear forks after 06 interchangeable? I found one for an 08 bagger on ebay for a decent price.
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Before it could bend the swingarm I would bet it would rip out the bushing mounts.
Last edited by 8541hog; Jul 19, 2010 at 06:12 PM.
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..Have the part numbers by chance?
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