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chips on swingarm

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Hey guys,

I've noticed that there are quite a few stone chips now forming on my swing arm. Is there anything i can use to seal the surface to stop further chipping and rusting?
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Unless you have changed your bike...or the swingarm on your bike......then it won't rust.....it's alloy!
But, you can protect it. I think companies still make them. Do a search for swingarm protectors and see what you come up with?
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KSRC stickers are the go.. ;)
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u could use some contact... i have seen it used to protect ZRX swingarms from chain gunk... simply peel it off and put another strip on...
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Im feeling hungry.... could go some chips :lol:
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MadKaw wrote:KSRC stickers are the go.. ;)
iamwithstupid.gif they are good for where my boot rubs the swingarm :kuda:
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ksrc sticker is sounding like a plan
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Chips on the swing arm - I'd say you're not leaning enough. Try wrapping them in foil and tucking them in behind the motor; they'll cook better and won't fall off around corners.
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Where,s he keeping the fish??
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ezzazrx wrote:Where,s he keeping the fish??
Check the pillion seat..






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Skinz film works... from Repco etc. For the swingarm use the 4WD stuff (thicker - like Toorak tractor owners); the thinner stuff's good for where your knees/boots/groin scuff the paint.
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