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tat2ken

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does anyone know
« on: November 23, 2006, 05:52:28 PM »
if the swingarm from a 76 550k is the same as the 76 550F. I know the 750's are different,because of the disk brake but the 550 has a drum.
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Offline Kevin400F

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Re: does anyone know
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2006, 07:28:45 PM »
They are different.  The F model has "closed end" axle flanges, whereas the K model has "open end" flanges with separate inserts the chain adjusters bear against.
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Re: does anyone know
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2006, 10:08:17 PM »
Believe it or not a F swing arm fits on a K frame. Leastwise on the 750's.
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Re: does anyone know
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2006, 11:29:46 PM »
Chainguard mounts are also different from 550K to F. The F had a nice chrome chainguard, while the K has a black plastic one, and the mounts are not in the same place on the swingarm.
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