Broken Swing Arm

[theautodoc]

Hey Guys Ridding V this Weekend friggin swing arm snapped i flew off broke my finger

What the He** is wrong with these swing arms?


there was no slop in my bike at all it is taken care of and cleaned before and after every ride maintained after every ride bike was in perfect condition


How big is this problem?


on the positive side i had just beaten a raptor and a trx 450 BUT they were the ones laughing when the swing arm snapped

[Bigun]

Sounds like its time to contact Kawasaki. This is starting to make me nervous. Where are they breaking. Makes me think that they have quality issues with their castings.

[theautodoc]

Mine broke up near the front both sides

[Bigun]

Something for all you folks that like to air out the V to think about ,inspect your swing arm! if that thing breaks on landing there will be injuries involved. Be carefull folks.

[theautodoc]

I dont typically air out the V just minor jumps etc

[motomarky]

could you or anyone that has experienced cracks or breakage post some pics?i'd really like to know what to look for and where exactly to look.i go over my bike very thoroughly(sp?) before and after riding. but don't really know enough about it to be confident in knowing what i'm looking at.thanks in advance.

mark

[ckill]

Man that really is scary. How can we check for this????

[WV-VRider]

Quote:

Originally posted by Bigun@May 16 2005, 05:34 AM
This is starting to make me nervous.

ol' yeah i herd that, damn id hate to be back in the mountains and have that happen

[olddirtrider]

I sure would like to see some pictures also! I can't aford to even fall off, with all my back and spine problems it would mean instant wheel chair or worse!

Please post some Pic's!


Alan

another request for close up pics and any details you find out...!

and might I add holy c-rap!!!!

hope you heal up fast..