Swingarm inspections
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From: Queensland, Australia
Klinger,
Good advice, but this is a known problem. There is an article on Hot Bike's website, also HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal has an article.
An upgrade, or solution to your problem, is to fit a post 2002 swingarm and rear wheel. I am actually doing just that as I write! The only problem is that we colonials seem to be dependent on the US trike market to supply the parts! I paid 50 bucks for a 2007 swingarm assembly (including wheel spindle and brake) and another 75 for a complete rear wheel, but shipping to the UK multiplies that a few times.
I have a thread Suspension THUMP where I am reporting on progress. I am also using the opportunity to fit Ohlins rear shocks from Motorcycle Metal.
Good advice, but this is a known problem. There is an article on Hot Bike's website, also HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal has an article.
An upgrade, or solution to your problem, is to fit a post 2002 swingarm and rear wheel. I am actually doing just that as I write! The only problem is that we colonials seem to be dependent on the US trike market to supply the parts! I paid 50 bucks for a 2007 swingarm assembly (including wheel spindle and brake) and another 75 for a complete rear wheel, but shipping to the UK multiplies that a few times.
I have a thread Suspension THUMP where I am reporting on progress. I am also using the opportunity to fit Ohlins rear shocks from Motorcycle Metal.
Thanks grbrown. You have done well to spot those articles. In fact I looked at the photo in Motorcycle Metal and though it was my swingarm!! It shows exactly the place it went.
I also like the prices you quote. I ordered a new HD original part so the new swingarm had to come from the US and I ended up paying over a grand (Australian $) for parts and fitting.
Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. And like I said originally, this is a part that should NEVER EVER fail.
P.S. Had to change the year model in my signature. Bike's registered as a '99 model but checked the VIN to find out it's a 2000!
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From: Bedford UK
I'm waiting for my brother to modify your brass bushes from the old swingarm to fit the 2007 swingarm! Then I can assemble things and see if it all works out.
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Thanks grbrown. You have done well to spot those articles. In fact I looked at the photo in Motorcycle Metal and though it was my swingarm!! It shows exactly the place it went.
I also like the prices you quote. I ordered a new HD original part so the new swingarm had to come from the US and I ended up paying over a grand (Australian $) for parts and fitting.
Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. And like I said originally, this is a part that should NEVER EVER fail.
P.S. Had to change the year model in my signature. Bike's registered as a '99 model but checked the VIN to find out it's a 2000!
I also like the prices you quote. I ordered a new HD original part so the new swingarm had to come from the US and I ended up paying over a grand (Australian $) for parts and fitting.
Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. And like I said originally, this is a part that should NEVER EVER fail.
P.S. Had to change the year model in my signature. Bike's registered as a '99 model but checked the VIN to find out it's a 2000!
When you want parts in future search on US Ebay. Secondhand stuff can be bought for peanuts and even though you get hit for shipping and import taxes they are still cheap compared with buying new from your local dealer. Some sellers won't export from the US, but enough of them will to make it worth looking, in fact that is what has made my new swingarm project practical.
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From: Desert S. West
For those whose swingarm hasn't cracked or broken yet the fix is these CCI Pyramid Adjusters. The brace up the inside of the swingarm where it commonly fails. Not very expensive or difficult to install either.
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For those whose swingarm hasn't cracked or broken yet the fix is these CCI Pyramid Adjusters. The brace up the inside of the swingarm where it commonly fails. Not very expensive or difficult to install either.
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