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richierich

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  1. Cheers for the input Chaps. Think I'll try that easy fix route first; find a local master tig welder and see what he can do for not a lot. The cause and the position of the crack is a head scratcher, though. Still on the look out for a replacement arm so if there are any years which anyone knows will not fit, please share your much valued knowledge :0)
  2. Here is a pic of the swingarm back in situ with the new bearings fitted. Crack is clearly visible and has gone all the way through the bearing housing. I should have taken a pic while dismantled..apologies. The wall thickness is mighty thin. Didnt measure but estimate about 3 - 3.5mm. I dont reckon there's enough meat to bush it. Quite an unusual failure? Looks like I'll be adding a used Rev 3 swingarm to my wish list on the bay. Anyone know if all years are all compatible? I know there were changes during the 9 year production run of the Rev models but I'm not too fussy as long as it fits and works.
  3. Hi I'm a TC virgin so be gentle....just picked up an 07 270 Rev 3. Quick check list of consumables compiled (bearings, pads, lubes, etcetera...) and parts overnighted from one of my favourite main dealers. On setting up the swingarm to press out the u/s pivot bearings I noticed a crack full width of the drive side needle bearing knuckle. Didn't take much pressing out; both bearings pretty much fell out with a gentle push. Crack then closed up and was barely visible. No other significant damage or bends visible anywhere else on the swingarm. Has anyone else come across this before? I have considered prepping the crack, tig welding and reaming the knuckle out to tolerance again to refit the bearings but I think the wall thickness is not sufficient to make such a repair structurally reliable. The bike has certainly been used for purpose but does not display any hard use or big hits for its age so I'm inclined to find this failure a bit out of character. That said, I'm no expert and eagerly wait to be stood corrected :0)
 
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