BikeE swingarm needed

I have a Bike AT that I use as a daily commuter. I have a couple of questions. Can you guess why the
swing arm is falling apart on your bike? I'm fairly heavy (220 lb) and ride pothole strewn streets
daily so I am concerned I will see this problem also. Also did the welder give a reason he couldn't
fix the swingarm? It seems like a fairily simple construction to me. You may want to get a second
opinion from a welding and fabricating shop. Craig

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I have a 98 BikeE AT XL that I'm going to have to scrap if I can't find a replacement swingarm.
The cross tube where the shock mounts are located is ripping apart. I talked to a welder and was
told it could not be repaired. Any help locating a replacement will be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks, Ed [email hidden]

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I have a 98 BikeE AT XL that I'm going to have to scrap if I can't find a replacement swingarm.
The cross tube where the shock mounts are located is ripping apart. I talked to a welder and was
told it could not be repaired. Any help locating a replacement will be GREATLY appreciated.

Maybe here but I guess you'll have to give them a call or email.
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Good luck

Mikael

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I have a Bike AT that I use as a daily commuter. I have a couple of questions. Can you guess why
the swing arm is falling apart on your bike? I'm fairly heavy (220 lb) and ride pothole strewn
streets daily so I am concerned I will see this problem also. Also did the welder give a reason he
couldn't fix the swingarm? It seems like a fairily simple construction to me. You may want to get
a second opinion from a welding and fabricating shop. Craig

The 98 model is the first year for the AT and it is known to have problems in this area. Newer
models may be heavier duty. My bike has been my sole transportation for 2.5 years with about 100
miles a week. I also have two racks and 4 bags and I'm always hauling stuff. Its not unusual for me
to haul 40 pounds worth of groceries/camping gear/etc. Probably more stress than average.

The swingarm is CroMo and no one on the island of Maui has the equipment to work on it. I'm sure
someone on the mainland could do it, with incured shipping charges both ways, and I may end up doing
that. It would be quicker just to get a replacement.

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I have a 98 BikeE AT XL that I'm going to have to scrap if I can't find

a

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replacement swingarm. The cross tube where the shock mounts are located

is

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ripping apart. I talked to a welder and was told it could not be

repaired.

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Any help locating a replacement will be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks, Ed [email hidden]