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MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: VAbikeguy on March 13, 2006, 09:17:29 PM

Title: Swingarm Chain Buffer Wear after Busa Shock Install
Post by: VAbikeguy on March 13, 2006, 09:17:29 PM

Hi, this is my first post on this forum!  I've been lurking for awhile and have gleaned tons of great information.  In fact, thanks to this board, I have an upgraded suspension on my Bandit 1200.  :thanks:

I just upgraded the front and rear suspension on my bike. The front has new Progressive springs and the rear has a Hayabusa shock. I have to admit that I'm much more confident in curves now.  :banana: (Oh yeah!)

After installing the Busa shock, I had to adjust the chain. I noticed that the chain seems to wear pretty heavily on the swingarm chain buffer. When I sit on the bike, it still seems like its touching the buffer. This can't be normal.

Is it normal for the buffer to wear down?

Title: Re: Swingarm Chain Buffer Wear after Busa Shock Install
Post by: Red01 on March 14, 2006, 11:21:51 AM

Quote from: "VAbikeguy"

Is it normal for the buffer to wear down?

That's what it's there for.  :grin:
Better to rub on that than the swingarm.