fattkaw
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posted May 23, 2004 06:57 PM
scratched swingarm
has anyone else scratched the right side of there swingarm. Seems by boot has been rubbing the finish off. Is there a guard out to protect it?
  
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Michael Lee
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posted May 23, 2004 07:21 PM
Not yet but thanks for bringing up - what color ya riding?
You do know the Blues are slightly faster in the quarter . . .
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bovinespongiformencephalo
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posted May 23, 2004 08:53 PM
I got an adhesive sheet of carbon fiber from LP. Cut out a piece to cover where my boot rubs and slapped it on. Sorted. Looks factory too.
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fattkaw
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posted May 24, 2004 02:44 PM
thanks for letting me know about the carbon adhesive sheets. I ordered some today. I told the parts guy about it and he's heard of lots of owners complaining about this. LP or muzzy will come up with a protector for this.
ducati had the same problem with there 916!!
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posted May 24, 2004 02:45 PM
they should make it the same material as whats stuck on the side of the frame, yes?
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fattkaw
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posted May 24, 2004 02:47 PM
yea, that would be perfect.
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posted May 24, 2004 05:06 PM
 Edited By: bovinespongiformencephalo on 24 May 2004 18:07
Perfect would be good. Just get the stock piece and cut it to size.
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Iculukn
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posted May 25, 2004 06:07 AM
Edited By: Iculukn on 25 May 2004 07:09
Why not just order the frame stuff to use?
buykawasaki.com parts number: 56052A and 56052,
my .02
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dket
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posted May 25, 2004 07:28 AM
Why don't you just keep your feet on the pegs ? I keep mine off the swinger . Free mod !
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FATTKAW
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posted May 29, 2004 07:59 PM
This tape is perfect for the swingarm. It matches so well you almost can't see it. The black is a satin finish like the arm. looks VERY factory. here's the link.
http://www.identi-tape.com/vinylfour.htm#tape
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CanyonCarver
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posted May 30, 2004 12:46 AM
Edited By: CanyonCarver on 30 May 2004 01:46
I ordered the stock right-side frame protector pad from Kawasaki, after my first weekend ride left a shiny spot on the swingarm. Cut a piece out to cover the spot being worn and stuck it to the swingarm. Looks like it was designed that way, and matches the frame scuff pads perfectly, as it is the same material and pattern. Too easy.
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big daddy
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posted May 30, 2004 07:38 AM
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I ordered the stock right-side frame protector pad from Kawasaki, after my first weekend ride left a shiny spot on the swingarm. Cut a piece out to cover the spot being worn and stuck it to the swingarm. Looks like it was designed that way, and matches the frame scuff pads perfectly, as it is the same material and pattern. Too easy.
Canyoncarver
The OEM frame protector seems to be made of thin plastic yes?? and perhaps not very flexible as it is a formed piece to fit the frame spar, which brings me to my concern. Can a piece be cut from it that would fit the contour of the swingarm without looking ghetto??
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CanyonCarver
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posted May 30, 2004 08:08 AM
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I ordered the stock right-side frame protector pad from Kawasaki, after my first weekend ride left a shiny spot on the swingarm. Cut a piece out to cover the spot being worn and stuck it to the swingarm. Looks like it was designed that way, and matches the frame scuff pads perfectly, as it is the same material and pattern. Too easy.
Canyoncarver
The OEM frame protector seems to be made of thin plastic yes?? and perhaps not very flexible as it is a formed piece to fit the frame spar, which brings me to my concern. Can a piece be cut from it that would fit the contour of the swingarm without looking ghetto??
BD
Dunno. You tell me. 
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fattkaw
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posted May 30, 2004 08:09 AM
I would like to see Mr. MUZZY come up with a cool protector!!
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fish_antlers
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posted May 30, 2004 09:36 AM
yes... mine's scratched all to shit as well.
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TurboBlew
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posted May 30, 2004 10:32 AM
Canyon... is that an Ohilns rear shock?
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big daddy
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posted May 30, 2004 11:00 AM
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I ordered the stock right-side frame protector pad from Kawasaki, after my first weekend ride left a shiny spot on the swingarm. Cut a piece out to cover the spot being worn and stuck it to the swingarm. Looks like it was designed that way, and matches the frame scuff pads perfectly, as it is the same material and pattern. Too easy.
Canyoncarver
The OEM frame protector seems to be made of thin plastic yes?? and perhaps not very flexible as it is a formed piece to fit the frame spar, which brings me to my concern. Can a piece be cut from it that would fit the contour of the swingarm without looking ghetto??
BD
Dunno. You tell me.
Well that certainly looks OK So is it more flexible than it seems??
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CanyonCarver
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posted May 30, 2004 04:09 PM
Edited By: CanyonCarver on 30 May 2004 17:10
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Well that certainly looks OK So is it more flexible than it seems??
BD
Yes, it was a bit more flexy than I had expected. And yes, it is made out of thin plastic. It cut easy with sharp scissors, and contoured over the swingarm better than I thought it would. Time will tell if it sticks, long term. Plus, I think it was only $9.50 or so.
TurboBlew -- Yes, it is an Ohlins.
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uzipoo
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posted February 27, 2006 02:54 AM
I just found this post - my swingarm has some scuffage after a weekends thrashing.. where can i order the OEM 'carbon' protector pads from? i tried the kawasaki site, but it didn't recognise the part numbers above..
cheers all,
ian
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uzipoo
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posted February 27, 2006 04:06 AM
well, i've answered my own question after some surfing around..
http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/showschematic~dept_id~1301702.asp
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posted February 27, 2006 04:32 AM
scratched mine as well...cant keep my heel off of it on the track.......had it covered once but I rubbed of the sticker......just said fuggetabout it....and ride it....
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