dent/bend in swing arm???

tamikam · June 28th, 2009, 08:59 AM

I have a dent in my swing arm on the chain side. I have read that this is a factory bend, anyone know for sure?

M-Oorb · June 28th, 2009, 09:16 AM

Pics?

noche_caliente · June 28th, 2009, 10:57 AM

without seeing it, I can't say for sure, but there is a bend in it that is alarming when you first see it

Snake · June 28th, 2009, 11:33 AM

Please post a pic. I just looked at my 2005 and there is just a slight bend on both sides where it curves to meet the axle bolt.

tamikam · June 29th, 2009, 11:49 AM

k ill post a pic this afternoon when I get home.

paterick4o8 · June 29th, 2009, 12:59 PM

but looks like you got the point

looking forward to the pics so we can help you figure it out

Grn99Kawi · June 29th, 2009, 04:12 PM

I just removed my exhaust the other day.. and I took a pic.. there wasn't any dent or indentation on the chain side on my 99.

Adam

Apex · June 29th, 2009, 04:48 PM

Right at the main bend on the left side, there is a bend that looks like it was an accident. Like it isn't supposed to be there. I freaked as well when I saw it.

Purspeed · June 29th, 2009, 05:58 PM

Somebody, anybody post a pic......

Grn99Kawi · June 29th, 2009, 07:12 PM

I have one.. will upload it tomorrow for ya.

M · June 30th, 2009, 11:16 AM

There is a slight bend.

Snake · June 30th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Looks exactly like mine so it must just be the way it is designed.

Apex · June 30th, 2009, 04:44 PM

Yeah the bend is about 5 or so inches towards the engine from the chain guard mount by the rear sprocket. That one is normal.

tamikam · July 1st, 2009, 02:54 PM

Sorry for asking for help, then taking forever to post pics. Here they are!

Apex · July 1st, 2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tamikam

Sorry for asking for help, then taking forever to post pics. Here they are!

You are fine. That is a normal bend.

tamikam · July 1st, 2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex

You are fine. That is a normal bend.

Thanks so much! I put lowering links on it and my fat ass friend sat on it..... I was for sure he bent my swing arm!

kkim · July 1st, 2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tamikam

Thanks so much! I put lowering links on it and my fat ass friend sat on it..... I was for sure he bent my swing arm!

lol... exactly how fat is your friend?

tamikam · July 5th, 2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kkim

lol... exactly how fat is your friend?

lol, compared to me...........

kkim · July 5th, 2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tamikam

lol, compared to me...........

pics or you're lyin'.

tamikam · July 5th, 2009, 11:46 AM

ill just get a pic of him..... not him on my bike! not taking anymore chances!

kkim · July 5th, 2009, 11:48 AM

I was hoping more for a pic of you.

June 28th, 2009, 08:59 AM	#1
tamikam ninjette.org member Name: Tamika Location: lv kansas Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 16	dent/bend in swing arm??? I have a dent in my swing arm on the chain side. I have read that this is a factory bend, anyone know for sure?

June 28th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#3
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	without seeing it, I can't say for sure, but there is a bend in it that is alarming when you first see it __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 29th, 2009, 04:12 PM	#7
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	I just removed my exhaust the other day.. and I took a pic.. there wasn't any dent or indentation on the chain side on my 99. Adam __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

June 29th, 2009, 04:48 PM	#8
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Right at the main bend on the left side, there is a bend that looks like it was an accident. Like it isn't supposed to be there. I freaked as well when I saw it. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

June 29th, 2009, 05:58 PM	#9
Purspeed ninjette.org guru Name: Purspeed Location: Los Angeles, CA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Somebody, anybody post a pic...... __________________________________________________ "This is my Ninja. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." ~ Purspeed (ca. Nov, 2008)

June 28th, 2009, 09:16 AM	#2
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Pics?

June 28th, 2009, 11:33 AM	#4
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Please post a pic. I just looked at my 2005 and there is just a slight bend on both sides where it curves to meet the axle bolt.

June 29th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#5
tamikam ninjette.org member Name: Tamika Location: lv kansas Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 16	k ill post a pic this afternoon when I get home.

June 29th, 2009, 12:59 PM	#6
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	but looks like you got the point looking forward to the pics so we can help you figure it out

June 29th, 2009, 07:12 PM	#10
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	I have one.. will upload it tomorrow for ya. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

June 30th, 2009, 02:07 PM	#12
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Looks exactly like mine so it must just be the way it is designed.

June 30th, 2009, 04:44 PM	#13
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Yeah the bend is about 5 or so inches towards the engine from the chain guard mount by the rear sprocket. That one is normal. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

July 5th, 2009, 11:46 AM	#20
tamikam ninjette.org member Name: Tamika Location: lv kansas Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 16	ill just get a pic of him..... not him on my bike! not taking anymore chances!

July 5th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#21
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I was hoping more for a pic of you.

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