26-09-14, 08:29 PM
Wow, this one has run for a bit while I've been away 
The swingarm wasn't powdercoated black, just sprayed by the previous owner judging by the way paint was coming off it. The replacement torque arm was in place when I bought the bike.
It's true, I hadn't adjusted the torque arm to compensate and paid a (relatively small) price for the mistake :o .
I have now replaced the swingarm, chain adjusters and brake line. There is a small nick /gouge in the caliper but not too deep.
Whilst I am still a fan of replacement rear calipers, I think I'll go back to a standard torque arm. I'm not sure if it's a different length as I don't have one for direct comparison.
Still, hopefully my misfortune has provided some useful information.
Must post another shot of the damage now I have the old swingarm off...
The swingarm wasn't powdercoated black, just sprayed by the previous owner judging by the way paint was coming off it. The replacement torque arm was in place when I bought the bike.
It's true, I hadn't adjusted the torque arm to compensate and paid a (relatively small) price for the mistake :o .
I have now replaced the swingarm, chain adjusters and brake line. There is a small nick /gouge in the caliper but not too deep.
Whilst I am still a fan of replacement rear calipers, I think I'll go back to a standard torque arm. I'm not sure if it's a different length as I don't have one for direct comparison.
Still, hopefully my misfortune has provided some useful information.
Must post another shot of the damage now I have the old swingarm off...