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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 04:27 PM
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Is it normal for the swingarm to be loose???

27,000km FXDC SUPERGLIDE CUSTOM 2010. Just replace the rear tire.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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Is it normal for the swingarm to be loose???

27,000km FXDC SUPERGLIDE CUSTOM 2010. Just replace the rear tire.
I would think no, it is not normal.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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I just replaced my rear tire also. checked swing arm play when the tire was off in case of need for new swing arm bearings etc. I had no play . So no its not normal.
 
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Had play in my swing arm at 10K miles. Had the dealer replace the bushing.
 
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