To PC the stock swinger or not to PC??

[jbplayfz450]

I have blue Houser a-arms and don't want to spend the money on a new swingarm when my stocker is holding up fine. But, I want the swinger to match the a-arms.

Is it okay to PC the stock swingarm? I heard somebody say PCing the stocker weakens it. I can't remember why, but just wanted to hear some opinions.

[450robot]

no, it'll be fine

[bwamos]

It will be fine. They dont cook it hot enough for it to loose it's temper. I wouldn't worry a bit.

[Ride1Rob]

Here are a couple I did and there are no problems with them...
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3888/img06259td.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/5055/img08010fw8vj.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[STEVENJANNA]

They say not to powder coat the swingarm (as well as the sub frame) because in the casting process the aluminum traps air particles. When you heat the aluminum the air expands and tries to escape. With that being said myself and a couple other guys have had no problems with our powder coated swingers or subframes.

[rpyfz450]

Originally posted by Ride1Rob
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/5055/img08010fw8vj.jpg

Sorry, but I think that looks horrible. When you color the trivial parts of the bike like the sprocket hub, starter valve cover, and clutch cover you detract from the lines and the shape of the bike.

http://www.partridgefamilytemple.com/images/pfbus.gif

[hartnett18]

well it looks better than stock color.

[jal232]

Originally posted by hartnett18
well it looks better than stock color.

I agree...Its better than grey, and its different from everyone..Buts its all about personal preference, and everyone is entitled to their opinions..