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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 10:41 AM
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Anyone know the difference between a '96 and a '97 swingarm?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 01:03 PM
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Well, with the info you gave, all I have is one is built in `96, the other built in `97.
 
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Well, with the info you gave, all I have is one is built in `96, the other built in `97.
My bad.
OK Dan, let's try '96 FLHT and '97 FLHT.
 
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From what I can tell they both use the same "internals" and it looks like they changed the shock mount from a cradle to a bolt through. Both rear wheels are the same as are the spacers required for mounting. I'd say it's a bolt in.....
 
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Thanks MK. I am replacing the broken swingarm on a Brother's bike. Worst one I've seen without lowering blocks.
 
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Originally Posted by Beemervet
Thanks MK. I am replacing the broken swingarm on a Brother's bike. Worst one I've seen without lowering blocks.
Pics would help so I know what to look for in the future.. I'm opening a shop very soon..
 
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
Pics would help so I know what to look for in the future.. I'm opening a shop very soon..
Here's a thread I started a while back when I replaced my buddies broken swingarm.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...-swingarm.html
 
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
Pics would help so I know what to look for in the future.. I'm opening a shop very soon..

The break was right through the hole where the axle goes through on the left side. Looking at the break, there was some rust on 80% and fresh metal on the rest. The initial crack should have been visible, but not easy with a saddle bag in the way. This is a bike that has been across the country as well as drag-raced. Lucky guy.
BTW, this started with a possible rear pad change due to a noisy caliper. The rotor was cocked in the caliper, then I found out why.
(He does not want to spend the money on the swingarm upgrade.)
 
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Here's a thread I started a while back when I replaced my buddies broken swingarm.
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