Swingarm on 94 FLHTC
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Swingarm on 94 FLHTC
Looks like one of my spacers on the rear axle bore it's way into the swingarm pretty badly. HD wanted about 1400 to repairs and just had them put the new tire on and bolt it up so I can bring it home.
I think I have a few options here:
1. Find a direct bolt-on replacement.
2. Buy a 02-08 swingarm and get a retro kit like this:
https://www.denniskirk.com/custom-cy...prd/583537.sku
3. Slap some washers on it and deal with it.
Has anyone had any luck finding option 1, buying option 2 or doing option 3?
Your expertise is always appreciated.
I think I have a few options here:
1. Find a direct bolt-on replacement.
2. Buy a 02-08 swingarm and get a retro kit like this:
https://www.denniskirk.com/custom-cy...prd/583537.sku
3. Slap some washers on it and deal with it.
Has anyone had any luck finding option 1, buying option 2 or doing option 3?
Your expertise is always appreciated.
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Looks like your bike has the rectangular tube swingarm, with the open end? They are renown for giving trouble. I changed the one on my 1990 bike for the later more substantial successor from a 2007 bike, however that also requires other changes, thanks to the different rear brakes. If you can find a decent replacement that is simplest solution.
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Good information on this thread about upgrading a swingarm.
BungoBill did one too.
Tom
Good information on this thread about upgrading a swingarm.
BungoBill did one too.
Tom
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I also upgraded mine to a new style.. I've still got the original, in good condition if you decide to go that route.. Might even have a friend going to Dearborn in the next month or so.
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Originally Posted by Tee⋁14396733
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...ins-again.html
Good information on this thread about upgrading a swingarm.
BungoBill did one too.
Tom
Good information on this thread about upgrading a swingarm.
BungoBill did one too.
Tom
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You guys crack me up.
Looks like HGM is hooking me up with the swingarm. (BIG THANKS!)
Looking at the quote from the local HD stealership, I need to replace the shocks as well. Checking out the drag specialty progressives.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400886110535...MakeTrack=true
Any thoughts?
Looks like HGM is hooking me up with the swingarm. (BIG THANKS!)
Looking at the quote from the local HD stealership, I need to replace the shocks as well. Checking out the drag specialty progressives.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400886110535...MakeTrack=true
Any thoughts?