Damn, that front swingarm is scary! You definately need to replace that
thing, you've got a lot of metal missing that was put there by Yamaha for
good reason. Another option would be to find someone who's good--damn
good--at both welding and metalurgical science. I've no doubt the swingarm
was heat treated originally, and if you have yours repaired, whoever does
the work will probably need to repeat that process and prevent distortion
(warping). I'm a decent welder, but if this were my bike, I wouldn't even
touch the thing. If insurance is invovled, just get a new one.
I've seen pipes made by Staintune that looked a lot like yours.
-Derek
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Davids" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: crash repairs
> >Speaking of frame repair,has anyone ever tried to
> >mount sport bike nylon crash pucks on the GTS?
> >It would be better to grind them down in a low slider
> >rather than the frame.
> >
> Hmmmm, yes I would be interested if anyone has looked into this.
> Though the worst part of my damage is to the front swingarm. Frame sliders
> may have made it even worse depending on where they're mounted.
>
> Here's some damage pics.
> I think I'm gonna go ahead and use my insurance for the repairs.
> Do you think the swingarm needs to be replaced?
> Can anyone id my aftermarket pipe? That's what was on the bike when I
> bought it. Don't know who made it.
>
> http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/attachment.php?s=&attachmentid=5932
> (Frame and fairing)
> http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/attachment.php?s=&attachmentid=5934
(swing
> arm)
> http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/attachment.php?s=&attachmentid=5935
> (pipe)
> http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/attachment.php?s=&attachmentid=5936
> (pipe full view)
