How bad is it for the back of axle/swingarm, to be cut open?

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AURORA
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How bad is it for the back of axle/swingarm, to be cut open?

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As you know I just got a 2001 CR5.

The previous owner cut the very aft portion of the swingarm off. His paddle tire was hitting the shock/swingarm linkage. So he cut, for more tire clearance, the very aft portion off and reinforced the channel with steel?

My concern is the lack of strength and or rigidity with the back end open?

What is your opinion?

How much does a used swingarm go for?

Below are links for pictures?

http://s491.photobucket.com/albums/rr27 ... htside.jpg

http://s491.photobucket.com/albums/rr27 ... htrear.jpg

http://s491.photobucket.com/albums/rr27 ... eouter.jpg

http://s491.photobucket.com/albums/rr27 ... ftside.jpg
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Its a dirt bike..... right?

I'd run it....
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I did this on my 2000, its fine.
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Post by Roostius_Maximus »

ya, i'd run it too. if you were super scared you could just buy those steel bolt in parts from the backside, I've always seen them pull foreward, never backwards :wink:
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I'd run it too, but if you are worried about it get another one. You should be able to get one for a steely for $50 or under.
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You can have mine for shipping only that you pmed me about. Its pretty decent and you cant beat the price.
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freeride588 wrote:You can have mine for shipping only that you pmed me about. Its pretty decent and you cant beat the price.
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Post by Gmbond »

That's how Honda built the XR swingarm, likely it'll be just fine unless you will be jumping any fountains or canyons in the near future

Freeride, is your swingarm a 91? I think they might be different, in appearance at least, not sure about any other differences
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Gmbond wrote:That's how Honda built the XR swingarm, likely it'll be just fine unless you will be jumping any fountains or canyons in the near future

Freeride, is your swingarm a 91? I think they might be different, in appearance at least, not sure about any other differences
I thought they were the same but what do i know.
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Post by AURORA »

Thx guys.
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