motokoura
Parking Attendant
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posted May 04, 2008 09:29 AM
About frame cracks?
Is there reason to worry about frame cracks? I noticed there is a few cracked frames..
  
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FASTESTbusaAROUND
Needs a life
I eat Fish...
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posted May 04, 2008 10:04 AM
Ya -- do fear this phenomenon....they all crack sooner or later. 
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bigdtd
Needs a job
Interceptors
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posted May 04, 2008 10:21 AM
they don't happen unless there is some improper torqueing of the swingarm bolts, either at the factory or by aftermarket. it is not a common problem by any means. lots of big guys riding 14's hard with no problems in years.
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ninja14
Pro
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posted May 06, 2008 08:47 PM
 Edited By: ninja14 on 6 May 2008 21:47
Unless you crash or spread the frame by turning the engine mount bolt instead of the collar - it ain't going to break.
A bit more on it
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butta4hc
Expert Class
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posted May 07, 2008 01:58 PM
quote:
Is there reason to worry about frame cracks? I noticed there is a few cracked frames..
There are only a few documented cases of cracked frames (mine included.) Kawi honor a claim if you have a crack in your frame but they will not start a mass recall because they would lose their shirt swapping out everyone's frame. In other words, the threat of cracking frame on a 14 is statistically a non-issue. I suggest to anyone who owns any bike to do a once over periodically to avoid a potentional problem. Once I get my bike back I intend to still do an inspection every once in a while for my own peace of mind.
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