Swing Arm "upgrade"

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Aug 3, 2008 | 07:58 AM

Tanion1

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Swing Arm "upgrade"

Has anyone "upgraded" their older touring bike with the "late model" (02 and up) swing arm.&nbsp\\; The newer arm is noticeably beefier and I know there have been issues with the older units cracking from high horsepower applications.&nbsp\\; I know there are kits available with bushings for the pivot shaft, but what about wheel bearings when using old style wheels and the newer 1" axle.&nbsp\\; I know I have to replace the rear brake caliper too because of the axle swap.&nbsp\\; Thanks&nbsp\\; Chris

Aug 3, 2008 | 08:07 AM

miacycles

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RE: Swing Arm "\\;upgrade"\\;

New wheel needed, new brakes also. Hope this posts.

Aug 3, 2008 | 08:09 AM

reh13

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RE: Swing Arm "\\;upgrade"\\;

You'll need the newer wheels. I used the sta-bo kit. I believe it was an 06 or 07 swingarm on an 01 road king.

Aug 3, 2008 | 08:15 AM

tracy588588

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RE: Swing Arm "\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;upgrade"\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;

hi the swingarm axle is a different size your is&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;5/8, new are 3/4&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\;there are kits out there to convert it sorry i thought your bike was 2001 and down thanks tracy