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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jun 12, 2019 20:26:15 GMT 1
Feckin waste of money
Bought an FZ swing arm from DK a few months ago
(NOT THE ONE I GOT FROM A FORUM MEMBER, DONT WORRY)
Anyway had the pivot width reduced, had it vapour blasted, scotch brited the outer faces and painted the rest silver.
New link arm bushes and seals, end caps re plated
All ready to fit so fitted the link arms, bolt them up and it won't pivot smoothly
Turns out the LH link arm tube the bush goes in is welded in 3mm further forward than the RH
Feckin thing is scrap 🤬
Has been jigged wrong from new as no damage and arm is straight
£150 in the bin 🙄
Steve
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Post by Norbo on Jun 12, 2019 20:28:47 GMT 1
Bugger in deed . sorry to hear that ,.
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Post by Yogi on Jun 12, 2019 20:29:16 GMT 1
Feckin waste of money Bought an FZ swing arm from DK a few months ago (NOT THE ONE I GOT FROM A FORUM MEMBER, DONT WORRY) Anyway had the pivot width reduced, had it vapour blasted, scotch brited the outer faces and painted the rest silver. New link arm bushes and seals, end caps re plated All ready to fit so fitted the link arms, bolt them up and it won't pivot smoothly Turns out the LH link arm tube the bush goes in is welded in 3mm further forward than the RH Feckin thing is scrap 🤬 Has been jigged wrong from new as no damage and arm is straight £150 in the bin 🙄 Steve Ouch😩 I’ve got a shed full of expensive f**k ups,,,live an learn mate🥴 Matt 🧸 |
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Post by veg on Jun 12, 2019 21:02:12 GMT 1
sorry to hear that Steve.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jun 12, 2019 21:29:01 GMT 1
Cheers guys
Jumped straight back in. Now got a nice braced fzr 400 arm to take its place 😎
Steve
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Post by Yogi on Jun 12, 2019 21:34:25 GMT 1
Cheers guys Jumped straight back in. Now got a nice braced fzr 400 arm to take its place 😎 Steve That’s the spirit 👍🥂 |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jun 12, 2019 21:41:25 GMT 1
Cheers guys Jumped straight back in. Now got a nice braced fzr 400 arm to take its place 😎 Steve That’s the spirit 👍🥂 Couldn't believe my luck It popped up on eBay complete with spindles, adjusters and wait for it... ....already converted with dog bones, knuckle and an old shock to fit a ypvs 😍 Steve |
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Post by Yogi on Jun 12, 2019 21:50:25 GMT 1
Couldn't believe my luck It popped up on eBay complete with spindles, adjusters and wait for it... ....already converted with dog bones, knuckle and an old shock to fit a ypvs 😍 Steve Re,,,,bloody,,,,,sult mate 👍 |
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Post by shandyboy on Jun 12, 2019 22:42:55 GMT 1
Shit when that happens Steve, at least you have a good replacement swinger all done (a bit of luck for once!!)
Let me know if you need help with the vapour blasting Buddy 😉
Alan
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Post by ganzeeguy on Jun 14, 2019 16:57:20 GMT 1
The best way to learn is to make mistakes but it's a sickener when you lose so many beer tokens in the process. My sympathies are with you.
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Post by jackjabba on Jun 14, 2019 17:55:10 GMT 1
Did you get a FZR400 3EN swinger. They look good on a YPVS and cheaper than getting an RGV.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jun 14, 2019 18:53:21 GMT 1
Did you get a FZR400 3EN swinger. They look good on a YPVS and cheaper than getting an RGV. Yes it's a 3EN Looks lovely, 17mm spindle so suits the xjr rear wheel I'm using and even has paddock stand bobbins There was a small gouge on the left side so I took it down to my friendly welder as he was welding new feet onto a couple of side stands for me as they had worn through. He got the tig out and did it as a freebie there and then so ready for trial fitting before powder coating 😁 Steve |
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