Chrome swingarm
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Road Master
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From: Chino, Ca
Chrome swingarm
I just purchased a chrome swingarm and before chroming the welds were ground off. the swingarm looks bitchin. does grinding off the welds weaken the swingarm in any way. I know I shouldve asked before purchasing it but I got a killer deal on it.
Road Master
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Were the welds ground off or just smoothed up? A swing arm when welded from the factory is welded deep into the metal and is pretty strong. Most chrome shops just buff up and smooth the welds therefore not weakening the welds. However if someone was a little gun hoe on the grinder they could have weakened it to some degree. Post a picture or two to let us see.
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All critical welds where I work are x-rayed or p.t'd for this reason.
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Road Master
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From: Chino, Ca
Wish me the best cause its on. "RIDE IT TILL THE WHEELS FALL OFF". Damn! I never gave that saying so much thought... I will post some pics when I'm all done puting on the shiny stuff.
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Tourer
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Most of the aftermarket chrome swingarms I have been involved with had the welds just dressed down a little bit so they weren't so noticeable and not one ever had an issue. Your pictures seem to show quite a bit more material removed than I have seen. But, the metal used in the swingarm is pretty thick and the odds are probably still in your favor. Looks nice on the bike too!
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ye, I can't really tell much about the weld from the pictures but I would think they would'nt grind the weld completely off prior to plating, Keep a close eye on it. I noticed a chrome caliper, polished rotor and a few other mods along with the swing arm. Looks great.