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Onetool1
| Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 02:11 pm: |
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I have recently acquired an X1 from my brother. He had been rear ended while at a stop. The swingarm has popped out of the subframe. One half of the case has a chunk missing along the seam. The rear wheel is slightly bent. Other than that I am looking at a tire,some new grips and turn signals. Is it worth it to have the motor gone through. Any resources around Southern California would be greatly appreciated. Thank you |
Natexlh1000
| Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 07:57 am: |
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I would take it apart and sell the parts. The rear suspension+swingarm depends upon the engine case. You could have someone weld the cases but it will never be as strong as it once was. In a sportster frame, perhaps that engine can live on but as a stressed member of the chassis, I wouldn't think it would be a good idea. |
F_skinner
| Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 09:06 am: |
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One half of the case has a chunk missing along the seam You will need new cases. I had the same thing happen. Rearended by a drunk drive in the early 90's. I went with S&S cases. If the swingarm and mount got knocked out then the frame may be bent. If you post pictures of the damage I am sure someone here can give a better assessment. Frank |
Phelan
| Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 03:15 pm: |
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S&S cases? In what Frank? I wanna buy that bike from you! Lol. JK, I ain't got the funds or I'd buy all your spare bikes haha. |
F_skinner
| Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 03:21 pm: |
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S&S cases? In what Frank? 1997 S1. I sold the bike and it was stolen from the new owner a few months later. |
Phelan
| Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 04:00 pm: |
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Oh it was that bike. That sucks. I remember you talking about that. Off topic, I just sent you an email BTW. |
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