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Stromble
25th November 2008, 17:43
I have a small (but annoying) dent in the swing arm of my bike due to a low side and the rear foot peg hitting it..(see pic)

Is there anyway to get this repaired? (Im thinking not, but you never know..!)

imdying
25th November 2008, 17:55
Yes you could, but it isn't worth it.

Stromble
25th November 2008, 17:59
Yes you could, but it isn't worth it.

Maybe ill just get a well placed decal or something and stick it over the top..

Number 5
27th November 2008, 18:31
Heating and shrinking the dent may pop it out.
Heat the dented area with a hot air gun (paint stripper from warehouse), then shock it with something freezing (supposed to be liquid nitrogen, but I have good results on petroltanks, car panels etc using iced water).
The swingarm might be to thick for this to work, but as it doesn,t damage the part is worth a try

CookMySock
27th November 2008, 18:55
I recently went through the same exercise on a steel swingarm. If you are after more strength, then if you touch it, it will be weaker.

Cosmetically I am sure the mag wheel people could fix it for you.

Steve