crooked swingarm?

Rayme · July 26th, 2009, 03:56 PM

First of all, this isn't about the kink(normal) in the swingarm.

So right now, I'm wondering if this is an optical illusion or not, my tire is almost to the point of requiring change, and I realized the wear marks indicators are more worn on one side than the other..so I jacked the bike on its stand, and

it seems like the wheel crooked!(the camber..which should be 0). I adjusted the alignment the best I could again with the string method, tighten all the bolts, re-checked adjustment and it still seems crooked...So at this point..I'm wondering is that some kind of factory tolerance crookness or what? That bike has never been in an accident..

The pic is my problem but exagerated by alot...

rockNroll · July 26th, 2009, 05:08 PM

It should look straight. Can you get pics of yours for us?

Snake · July 26th, 2009, 06:21 PM

If your tire is wearing unevenly then it is a good indication that you have a problem with alignment or as seems to be your case that the swingarm may be bent. Is the bike still under waranty? If so take it back to the dealer for them to fix.

Rayme · July 26th, 2009, 06:23 PM

my bike is old , its out of warrenty.

Snake · July 26th, 2009, 06:30 PM

Since your bike is out of wananty what you need to do is remove the swingarm and lay it on a flat surface. Both arms should lay flat and paralel with eachother. If this is not the case then you will have to order onother swingarm.

Rayme · July 26th, 2009, 06:47 PM

I'll post a pic shortly, its dark and raining now.

backinthesaddleagain · July 26th, 2009, 07:35 PM

worn swingarm bearings?

backinthesaddleagain · July 26th, 2009, 07:36 PM

or worn rear wheel bearings?

Snake · July 26th, 2009, 07:45 PM

You will be able to check those two items when you take the swingarm off.

Tims250R · July 26th, 2009, 08:00 PM

One of these two or Both...

1. Bad wheel bearing
2. Bent wheel

komohana · July 27th, 2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tims250R

One of these two or Both...

1. Bad wheel bearing
2. Bent wheel

those would be my guesses as well..

July 26th, 2009, 06:23 PM	#4
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	my bike is old , its out of warrenty. __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

July 26th, 2009, 06:47 PM	#6
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	I'll post a pic shortly, its dark and raining now. __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

July 26th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#10
Tims250R Hppowdercoating Name: Tim Location: St. Charles, MO Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09-250R Posts: 170	??? One of these two or Both... 1. Bad wheel bearing 2. Bent wheel __________________________________________________ HP-POWDERCOATINGS.COM http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...100_3312-1.jpg

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rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	It should look straight. Can you get pics of yours for us?

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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	If your tire is wearing unevenly then it is a good indication that you have a problem with alignment or as seems to be your case that the swingarm may be bent. Is the bike still under waranty? If so take it back to the dealer for them to fix.

July 26th, 2009, 06:30 PM	#5
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	Since your bike is out of wananty what you need to do is remove the swingarm and lay it on a flat surface. Both arms should lay flat and paralel with eachother. If this is not the case then you will have to order onother swingarm.

July 26th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#7
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	worn swingarm bearings?

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July 26th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#9
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	You will be able to check those two items when you take the swingarm off.