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Mar 26, 2009 | 05:51 PM

fatboy1729

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New Chrome Swingarm...

Just scored on a brand new chrome swingarm for my 06 Fatty on E-bay. Any one ever do it themselves. Does it look as easy as it does according to the H.D. manual? Any or all advice appreciated...Thanks...Ray

Mar 26, 2009 | 08:55 PM

Lucky 13

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Yes it isn't hard to do but takes some time. Chrome does scratch so make sure you have some wide painters tape to cover that nice chrome. Keep us posted on how it goes and good luck.

Mar 26, 2009 | 08:59 PM

oct1949

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at lot of jobs looks hard at first, not to bad while doing it, and then fairly easy when done. as 1729 said it just usually just take time....

Mar 27, 2009 | 06:14 AM

fatboy1729

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Thanks Lucky13 and Oct1949 for returning advise. I can't wait to get started ..Thanks again...Ray

Mar 27, 2009 | 07:02 AM

rjmac53

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pics when finished...

Mar 27, 2009 | 07:12 AM

1075

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Good luck on your install.

Mar 27, 2009 | 03:46 PM

JR Ryder

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How much $$$$ did you pay for it?

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Mar 27, 2009 | 06:25 PM

WarriorHD

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Trickiest part will be getting the tire back on. If you've removed and installed rear tires before, should be a piece of cake. If you haven't it will take a little thought but it's not hard. Best advice would be to make sure you have a friend or second set of hands available. Always much easier that way. Good luck!