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RE: Cracked Swingarm

Jimbo742 — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:51:29 GMT

How'd you know? That double backflip is a tough one.
No Hemmonds this weekend. Took my daughter to Bull Run last weekend and had a great time. Always tempted to try to race again. I have my sights on this old guy on a two-stroke Suzuki with the number 40-something. I think I can pass him if I drink enough Red Bull:D

RE: Cracked Swingarm

driven — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:49:45 GMT

Ya gotta quit hucking those gigantic freestyle ramps dude! :D

Going to Hemonds Saturday? I'm gonna spectate and feed my desire for another mx bike until I run to my nearest Kawi dealer, GoodTimes card in hand...

RE: Cracked Swingarm

Mile Hill MX — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:54:10 GMT

Welding Honda swing arms is not difficult. However I recall reading that the aluminum swing arm is heat treated and repair is not recommended. I would check e-bay for one or some other source for safety's sake.

RE: Cracked Swingarm

Jimbo742 — Fri, 09 May 2008 20:29:52 GMT

Will do. Thanks for the info.

RE: Cracked Swingarm

MotoX749 — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:21:26 GMT

There should be no problem fixing that. If ur looking to fix it give us a call. Cell 689-4604 Thanks STEELWORKS

RE: Cracked Swingarm

mainiac racer — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:31:01 GMT

just get it welded most 95/96's did that

RE: Cracked Swingarm

RM25042 — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:37:53 GMT

[quote][b]Jimbo742 (5/8/2008)[/b][hr]Just a quick question for the moto-elite. Through better eyes than mine (my sons friend) i have discovered a hair line crack on the swing-arm of my truly beloved 1996 CR-250. Its right on the bead of the original weld and is only on the outside, right side. Any words of wisdom? I would assume it could be re-welded, but was wondering if the Aluminum swing-arm causes any problems. Any info?
Thanks.[/quote]

i would try to get it welded... but find someone that really knows there stuff. welding is easy.. but doing it right and with aluminum... it can be harder. good luck.... sorry to hear the 2-smokers got trouble

Cracked Swingarm

Jimbo742 — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:17:01 GMT

Just a quick question for the moto-elite. Through better eyes than mine (my sons friend) i have discovered a hair line crack on the swing-arm of my truly beloved 1996 CR-250. Its right on the bead of the original weld and is only on the outside, right side. Any words of wisdom? I would assume it could be re-welded, but was wondering if the Aluminum swing-arm causes any problems. Any info?
Thanks.