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    Lightbulb Alloy swingarm repair

    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..!)
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    Yes you could, but it isn't worth it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by imdying View Post
    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..

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    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

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    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.

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