I have a 2001 sxr 700 and thanks to my idiot buddy who ran into the side of me! now has a big dent in the left trailing arm back in front of the rear mounting bolt. The arm is not bent out of straightness it just has a 3 inch dent in the side. There is no ride quality issue, but I am wondering if this is safe to ride. I do not jump or anything like that but trail ride somewhat fast.
any opinion would be appreciated. Thank you.
any opinion would be appreciated. Thank you.
Sounds find but post a pic.
Thanks,
I tried to post picks however the reply says file to large. I bought a used one for 100.00 now I just need to sand blast, paint and put sticker on it. Should be about 160 total. I sure could have used that toward my new Boss seat.
I tried to post picks however the reply says file to large. I bought a used one for 100.00 now I just need to sand blast, paint and put sticker on it. Should be about 160 total. I sure could have used that toward my new Boss seat.
freezie
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you bought a used one for a hundred bucks and have to paint it and put on a sticker? i can buy a new one from royal distributing for 95 bucks and thats in canada. Am i missing something here ?
If the threaded sleeve (where the main bolt goes in) is not bent or oval shaped you should be fine. If it is damaged replace it.
sleddineinar
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GSPlucky said:
Heck yea! Ride it now, fix it in the off season, if you feel like it.
motorhead327
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freezie said:
Yes the aftermarkets are made from thin gauge steel and fold up if you evenlook at a bump in the trail,lol. Used oem arms will last the longest or PERFORMANCE aftermarket not aftermarket oem replacement.
kallio
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bondo and paint in the summer...
midwestoffroad
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it is a good idea to replace the dented one. they are designed to fold on impact to prevent further extensive damage.