Reply To: Hyosung gt650r critical design flaw?
Ive since removed the entire linkage and shock for servicing and taken more pictures that show where the bottom coil has been rubbing on the swing arm. Its rubbed through the paint on both the coil and swing arm and has surfacerust there. Its always been that way with this bike. I can’t seem to upload the photos, the upload function isn’t working for me for some reason?
The bike looks really nice now mate, apart from the hazard you found. Don’t stress bro, i reckon you can sort that no worries.
Take some metal off the swingarm with a grinder, without creating a weak spot? If that’s not enough for clearance, take a bit off the spring too. Preferably just the swingarm. Could also hammer the CONTACT point on the swingarm but may not have the room to swing it with swingarm on the bike. Can use a diamond hand-file but it will take a while. Spray Rust-Inhibitor from SuperCheapAuto onto swingarm when you’re done. It’s almost the same black as the Hyosung frame. It’s a primer but you won’t need a top coat as it looks fine. idk where to get the red from. Maybe Ferrari.
Feel for frame to swingarm play/movement & check the connection at the TOP end of the shock for rust or bad welds or damage, bro.
PS. I’ll be buggered if i can get photos to upload here too.
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