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quadwanter

03-13-2008, 01:02 AM

One of those 4 bolts on the end of the swingarm is all sorts of jacked up. I tried to tap it and pretty much ended up taking the rest of the threads out. Now what do i do?

wykyd450R

03-13-2008, 05:15 AM

Maybe try to tap it the next size larger? If all else fails, possibly get a longer bolt, and use a nut on the underside?? Worst case, buy a used swinger.

03-13-2008, 07:11 AM

I agree with using a longer bolt the same size and a nut or a used swingarm. They are fairly cheap on ebay.

the Z Man

03-13-2008, 08:02 AM

I have a real nice one for 35 shipped..

03-13-2008, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by the Z Man
I have a real nice one for 35 shipped..

Cheap!

There ya go problem solved.

quadwanter

03-13-2008, 11:45 AM

guess i'll try the bolt and nut first just so i can safely ride friday and saturday and if that doesnt work to well Z man you'll have a PM

quadwanter

03-13-2008, 05:29 PM

the longer bolt+nut worked like a charm thanks guys

03-13-2008, 05:31 PM

That's cool!

If I were you for $35 I would still get that other swingarm to have.

GIXXER1KR

03-15-2008, 12:34 AM

Heli coil it.Better and stronger than new.Especially where it gets tightened and loosened a lot!!