2002 txt swing arm gap

[Tallpaulself]

Hi all.

I've seen it documented that later models have a gap between the left swing arm and the frame.

 

Is this the same for older models? My 2002 txt 200 has roughly a 5mm gap

[Tr1AL]

7 hours ago, Tallpaulself said:

Hi all.

I've seen it documented that later models have a gap between the left swing arm and the frame.

 

Is this the same for older models? My 2002 txt 200 has roughly a 5mm gap

As long as you have the large pressed steel washers sitting in the rear swing arm spindle hole of  the engine casings then the gaps between the outer swing arm pivot points and the frame do not matter as the engine casings as one unit keep  the swing arm centered., the steel washers protect the casing edges from wear obviously.

[Tallpaulself]

9 minutes ago, Tr1AL said:

As long as you have the large pressed steel washers sitting in the rear swing arm spindle hole of  the engine casings then the gaps between the outer swing arm pivot points and the frame do not matter as the engine casings as one unit keep  the swing arm centered., the steel washers protect the casing edges from wear obviously.

Yeah, got them in there and the casing pinch bolts tightened down. Just looks so wrong to have that gap.

Thanks for the reply!

[Tr1AL]

14 minutes ago, Tallpaulself said:

Yeah, got them in there and the casing pinch bolts tightened down. Just looks so wrong to have that gap.

Thanks for the reply!

I know what you mean it does seem like it would be weakened by being like that but it works fine, I never saw a problem on one caused by the gap as long as the bushings and spindle are good.

Edited January 21 by Tr1AL