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Jul 4, 2011 | 10:03 PM

soos

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Swingarm Issues

If you thought that you might be having problems with your swingarm, what issues and/or symptoms would you be experiencing and looking for?

Jul 4, 2011 | 10:32 PM

speakerfritz

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loud clack when ever you hit a bump that comes from forward of the rear wheel area.....could be a pivot bearing issue

Jul 4, 2011 | 10:41 PM

RK4ME

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On some of the non-Harley bikes I've owned, I've removed the rear wheel and shocks from the swingarm in order to check for movement and "side play". I'll probably do that on my RK when I replace the rear tire.

Jul 4, 2011 | 11:15 PM

twistedcherokee

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Not sure I noticed much, maybe looking back I might have heard a clank on some bumps but I think I still hear it sometimes. I had my sidebag off when I noticed mine.